Ghosting in to the net: TENNIS MASTERCLASS by Patrick Mouratoglou, EPISODE 2

In this Tennis Masterclass, I talk about an important tactic that will help you make your game more aggressive, and ultimately, more successful. We call it “ghosting in” to the net.

Do you want to transition from defense to offense in a heartbeat like top pros Carlos Alcaraz, Holger Rune and Jannik Sinner? Do you want to outsmart your opponent and make them unsure of when your next sneak attack might be coming?

If so, I have a brilliant way to finish off points at the net, while keeping your opponents guessing.

The goal of ghosting in is to take advantage of the fact that your opponent is in a position of weakness. When you’ve hit a strong shot and forced your opponent into a defensive posture, why let him get out of jail with a weak slice or a moonball? Instead, pounce on your opportunity and close down his options by attacking the net.

In this video, I break down each aspect of the tactic. From how to know when to ghost in, to what path to follow as you rush the net, to where to make your split step… I can assure you that you will leave this video better at making the most of your chances. Let’s go!

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction of the masterclass : how to ghost in to the net
0:37 - Why it is a deadly tactic in tennis
1:06 - The two advantages of ghosting to the net
2:35 - Ghosting to the net step by step : the split step is key
3:43 - Where to stand
4:55 - Where to run
5:09 - Finish the point
5:59 - One last tip : mind the slice backhand
6:14 - Exercices
7:09 - It’s your turn !

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[djcoolguy]

Amazing we can get this quality of content for free. Thank you Coach Mouratoglou.

[josephcobbs]

Awesome, I love you teaching knowledge and videos . I am 64 and still learning to play.

[smashu]

It's important to evaluate the quality of your shot very quickly and it is also relative from 1 opponent to the other depending or there defensive quality.

[siriellis]

Love this, I always lose against someone who slices everything, I'm going to hit a return deep then ghost in and hopefully grab some points 😄 Thankyou ❤

[opuadaabusi]

It’s so kind of you to share these lessons for free. I’ve got no excuse to improve my game.

[amirsanchez]

Another great lesson... great way to make your opponent double guess just before they are ready to return. A couple more lessons, and I can claim that Mouratoglou is my coach ☺

[ragunathavaya]

Absolutely great instructions by this wonderful coach. I have seen Federer playing this numerous times, he comes in whenever he catches his opponents off guard with low short slice backhands, he is right there at the net and put away those volleys. The best thing about this approach, the surprise element it has, hard to see it when your opponent does it.

[cesarfernandezlopez]

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[Harderanger]

Great quality content, love this new format. Thanks!

[sylvaingery]

Merci P. Moratoglou pour ces vidéos. Merci les joueurs. Bien expliqué, concis. Grande qualité. Bravo !🎾

[NexPro-performancetennis]

yes that I tech my players too. Incredible this man talks today about things that we have learned erlier in the 90s

[NavidAsadian]

Brilliant, I use this Ghost tactic a lot and it works every single time specially against the opponents who keep the rally on

[johnbelll]

Thanks Patrick, simple and effective indications, as usual.

[pdo]

What a great lesson, thank you Patrick

[jeebanjyotisahoo]

Sir i have improved my gameplay a lot after listening and following your lessons ❤from india

[gregg]

This perfect for my game. Thanks coach!

[jeffchan]

Best service return video ever! Thank you!

[johnmerrill]

Love the details! I had to lose several matches before my conditioning, overhead, and swinging volley were good enough to execute this. You have to work VERY hard to get proficient with this, but it is worth it.

[fabiograppasonno]

Interesting content, interesting focus on a particular tennis tactics. Obviously to put in practice this scheme youìve to be an already evolved player because it requires an important techical base. But we can also adapt this scheme to a lower level: for example, there was an amateur player in my tennis club who often did this "ghosting in to the net" doing an high lob on the opponent's backhand(that at his level nobody can do it well, especially in the form of a winner) and he rushed to the net, playing a smash in the other side, obviously because amateur opponent could only do a lob with his precarious backhand. Winning tactic!

[Fatsmash]

That's what i needed since so long thanks Patch