The return of serve: TENNIS MASTERCLASS by Patrick Mouratoglou, EPISODE 1

In this Tennis Masterclass, I talk about the most important shot in the game. The return. Do you want to return like Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, or Andy Murray? Or maybe some of the best on the women’s side, like Simona Halep or Iga Swiatek? Do you want to know how to take advantage of your opponent’s serve and get in their mind?

If so, I have the right strategies and techniques for you.

The goal of the return of serve is to neutralize your opponent by engaging in their first service ball and attacking the second in order to take control of the point.

In this video, I break down each aspect of the return. From your position, grip, split step, contact point, aim, and anticipation… I can assure you that you will leave this video a better returner. Let’s go!

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Feet position, legs
1:00 - Upper body, racket position
1:52 - Which grip to choose?
3:19 - The ideal position to return
3:57 - Two ways to do a split step
4:36 - When to do a split step?
5:06 - Where you should stand?
7:09 - Return isn’t a normal shot
7:52 - Compact and short swing
9:02 - Guide the ball
10:17 - Don’t hold your grip too tight
10:41 - The best way to hit the ball inside the court
11:05 - Where to aim on your return?
13:09 - How to anticipate your opponent’s serve?
15:16 - Return of second serve
16:38 - Three ways to hit an agressive return on the second serve
17:08 - How to return a kick serve?
18:14 - Return on different surfaces
20:26 - Merci beaucoup!

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[wty]

I can't believe we are getting this kind of quality tennis lesson for free... Thank you so much Coach Mouratoglou!

[jptennis]

As a coach who has worked 20 years on the WTA and ITF tour. This is the best example of simplifying things that are so difficult. For every sentence he says, he is condensing hours of research and analysis, meanwhile making it look easy. Awesome presentation, Patrick 👏

[asoaresjr]

Played competitive tennis my whole life and played D1 in the US back in HS before going to a college that killed its tennis program my freshman year. I've watched world class coaches give lessons on returns, and I have to say this is by far the best return class I've ever seen. I feel like if I had this resource available to me back in the day, I would have made huge gains on my return game. Great work as always by coach Patrick -- keep it up!

[baomichael]

i learn more in this video than 54 years of playing tennis!!! thank you coach!!

[saurabhtiwari]

Hearing you felt like you are describing Novak’s technique of return. Thanks for putting it in words. You are great coach.

[walker.studios]

Come on YouTube - throw this legend a bone and recommend his channel more. Love Patrick's clear and engaging instruction. Merci beaucoup!

[ST-rmbz]

Patrick’s ability to translate the dynamics of everything in tennis is second to none. I am a beginner and I learn so much from start to end of every video. And, he delivers advice so well that I am able to apply it right on my next practice. He literally imprints the lesson in my mind. Merci beaucoup!🥰

[ckng]

This is by far one of the best tutorial on return of serves delivered in such concise, succinct fashion! Straight to the point and easy to understand even for early learners of the game - no wonder folks like Rune and Gauff are improving so drastically!

Ps: next up, please could we have a tutorial on defending / attacking high balls. Merci beaucoup!

[drrwin]

Very humbled by your passion to teach tennis in such detail.... everyone around the world who gets to learn from your videos are indebted to you...thank you

[julianocorsino]

I pay around R$100.00 for a class to have this type of information that was passed on here. My teacher is a great idol to me for his dedication to tennis, but Maratoglou surpassed all barriers of excellence with this video and FOR FREE!! Congrats!! 👏👏

[wisnt]

I have not seen any video with a better technique than this video about returning the serve . Simply Amazing 🤩! 👏👏👏

[camlendrim]

The best comprehensive tennis lesson I have ever seen. Long but worth every second. 👏

[andreaho]

Best lessons (freely), best-edited video structure with chapters, easiest understandable English explanation from a world-class coach. What more to expect!

[ElectricanMV]

It's incredible the amount of knowledge you're sharing with us Patrick. Thanks.

[daledonovan]

Can't wait for episode great!!! Thank you🎾🎾🎾

[paulwilliams]

This is by far the best coaching available on You tube. It's incredible

[TennisZ.T.S.]

I am 12 years old and i love playing tennis. One of my dream is to play in your academy. Thank you for teaching and giving information about tennis. I feel like i am in your academy when i watch your realistic tennis videos. From Turkiye...

[andreasg.]

I learned more from that video then I ever have from my former tennis coach which was actually a former top 100 player … Thx so much!

[lalaki]

I started tennis when I was 7 but then stopped at 15. Recently I returned, to be able to exercise, but also to play good tennis and enjoy it as I should have in the first place. Every single one of your videos has helped me towards feeling more confident in each practice. Thank you so much for your work, your channel is fantastic!

[brianb]

Thank you Patrick. That was the best lesson in return I have ever had in my life. I learned so much from you in this brief session. I can’t thank you enough.