Return of Serve Tennis Lesson with 4.5 NTRP Student

In this tennis lesson, I help my student Shamir with his return of serve. Shamir is a 4.5 NTRP level recreational player and has trouble with his return of serve consistency, reaction time, and placement. Apply the corrections demonstrated in this lesson and you might see improvements in your return just like Shamir did.

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[SkyreeXScalabar]

Can't wait to apply this to my game in Mario Tennis Aces

[James-qvdr]

Great video. I like how Shamir wasn't afraid to ask the "obvious" questions, as in a lot of lesson videos the student is a mute. I've been watching your videos for a few weeks, and it's crazy how I'm actually seeing minor improvement to my technique without doing the lesson in person.

[mattwaler]

You give the absolute best lessons on youtube!

[gball]

Shamir is a quick learner and a good student.

[ssenssel]

Shamir is everyone of us. Great choice for video content with a student.

[hyperwarrior]

Shamir is a great student of the game. I respect that!

[TennisAloha]

The return of serve is the most underrated shot in the sport IMHO. Good for Shamir working on it. Great lesson coach!

[LetsBuildThatApp]

Damn those kick serves are crazy wonky, I've never faced anyone with those types of serves. Looks crazy difficult to return.

[brandonbaker]

I'm just 3 weeks from the first time i picked up a tennis racket. This channel has quickly become my favorite. Shamir asks great questions and the instructor has a great way of making his answers very easily understood with great explanations! Thank you!!

[tennisbumch]

'A quarter take back and finish the return with more best return of serves lesson ever! Thanks Nick!

[lhaire]

You can tell Shamir is a science student. He looks at everything like an engineer.

[ConMan]

I'm gonna have to start using these tips because I'm a 4.0 and still tend to return from right at the baseline. I played all through middle and high school, but never received much formal instruction. It's cool how this video feels like I'm getting in-depth coaching compared to other videos I've seen.

[Fernwald]

One of the great things you do as a coach, Nick, is teaching your students how to analyze what their problem is in a particular situation and what the remedy for this is. A good example is around 13 min in your video. Practically none of the many coaches I've had over the years do this despite the fact that it is a critically important skill.

[miguelromero]

11:43 "obviously" lmaoo love seeing some joking around and personality in these tennis lessons

[joeyham]

One thing that I immediately noticed was the fantastic quality of Nick's kick serve. He has an effortless motion that produces a great deal of action and height. This makes me want to practice my serve even more. Oh yeah, the return advice was great also.

[lordbyron]

Good lesson : It’s exactly what I needed. “... Don’t step towards the ball if it’s coming at you fast with pace ... cuts down on time ... take a lateral step Exactly!! 😆. Shorten everything. “Judge the ball after it has been struck”. “.... look at the ball!.., ”. I’m 4.5 I can handle most serves thrown at me. But 5.0 and above is very difficult and challenging! 😆. The reference to Wawrinka was informative. I never knew why he bounces like that. I don’t get or understand the split step technique. I basically just sway subtly from side to side on the balls of my feet when returning a serve. Good advice as usual Niko. Thank you.

[minisurfbanana]

I need to move into that neighborhood...The courts are always free😀

[danamann]

What a great lesson Nik. I'm really enjoying these videos. Some great advice, especially to watch the ball. I learnt something today about the kick serve return. I appreciate having Shamir be candid and ask questions along the way. Can't wait for the next video...

[LucijaC]

Odlicni tutoriali Nikola, hvala i pozdrav iz Zagreba!

[danieleantenucci]

Love the way lessons are based on feeling and seeing what happens