Court Position Series - Return of Serve

Your shots either limit the number of angles you need to cover or increase them. Here's a great way to bottle up the angles on the Return of Serve.

Barbara
I am fascinated by the series on partner play and angles. I bet I’ve watched it three times! Little by little, my game is improving ☺️
 
 

11 Comments

  1. Avatar photo Sheryl Howard on August 1, 2026 at 1:04 pm

    Great lesson! I have a penchant for down the line shots ( a leftover from my tennis days).

    • CJ Bio CJ Johnson on August 2, 2026 at 7:02 am

      Nothing wrong with down-the-line shots. They just offer a little bit more complexity in court coverage 😉

  2. Avatar photo Melinda Hughes on August 1, 2026 at 4:01 pm

    Exercises to improve eye-hand coordination

    • CJ Bio CJ Johnson on August 2, 2026 at 7:00 am

      One simple hand-eye coordination exercise is to just bounce the ball on a paddle. Do it forehand first, then the backhand, and then alternate forehand to backhand. Once you get really good at it, go forehand side, backhand. Plus you can do it anywhere.

      • Avatar photo Jane on August 3, 2026 at 2:52 pm

        Why can’t I do the coordination of bouncing the ball on the paddle? I don’t know if this is a vision thing”……..

        • CJ Bio CJ Johnson on August 3, 2026 at 5:50 pm

          Hi Jane it could certainly be related to vision. How long have you been practicing it?

  3. Avatar photo Dana on August 1, 2026 at 6:01 pm

    Great explanation! Thank you!!

    I’ve been taught by another instructor to go down the line—and think this is a much better approach!

    • CJ Bio CJ Johnson on August 2, 2026 at 7:00 am

      Glad you got something from Dana!

  4. Avatar photo Mary Ann Callen on August 1, 2026 at 6:12 pm

    Need to do a better job communicating with my partner regarding who takes the middle shot and calling the ball

    • CJ Bio CJ Johnson on August 2, 2026 at 6:59 am

      I think all of us could do that!

      • Avatar photo Valerie Suppa on August 18, 2026 at 6:45 am

        I love your messages. Keeps me encouraged. I am 76 and play weekly with groups of seniors. We have fun but I seem to always be mad at myself for dumb returns by no hitting the ball squarely. Also, I have been using the ball drop, 45 degree angle. I works for me. I seem to be the only one. I am shy. Should I change and gradually work to go back to a “normal” serve.

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