EPISODE · Sep 2, 2020 · 1H 10M
Return of Serve - Prodigy Maker Show Episode 43
from The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show
All About The Return. Chris discusses how he trains the return of serve--perhaps the most undervalued and underpracticed shot in tennis.YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/WWIsztLWxeEOn the show, Chris answers viewer questions and discusses the following topics:—Why the return is hard to practice and why coaches often neglect training the return—How training the return parallels training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—Common technical areas of concern on the return—How to train the Eyes and Mind, Hands, and Feet on the return—Common tactical subjects that Chris prioritizes—The Surprise or Secret Move on the return that is critical to train—Should players return from deep like Rafa or close to baseline like Djokovic?—Why visualization and planning are key aspects in building a world-class return—Traditional Spanish reaction drills and modern technological advancements focused on training the eyes and reactions—Why having a great return allows a player to truly dominate his or her opponentChris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.👉 Subscribe and listen onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/id1456148452https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu0PXf9IXneu0ogrzujZNhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR2QscfBfEs9dtttR6XNhduNlWYmZIfy-🌐 https://shows.acast.com/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/about📖 Books: The Secrets of Spanish Tennis | Winning Pretty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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All About The Return. Chris discusses how he trains the return of serve--perhaps the most undervalued and underpracticed shot in tennis.YouTube show link:https://youtu.be/WWIsztLWxeEOn the show, Chris answers viewer questions and discusses the following topics:—Why the return is hard to practice and why coaches often neglect training the return—How training the return parallels training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu—Common technical areas of concern on the return—How to train the Eyes and Mind, Hands, and Feet on the return—Common tactical subjects that Chris prioritizes—The Surprise or Secret Move on the return that is critical to train—Should players return from deep like Rafa or close to baseline like Djokovic?—Why visualization and planning are key aspects in building a world-class return—Traditional Spanish reaction drills and modern technological advancements focused on training the eyes and reactions—Why having a great return allows a player to truly dominate his or her opponentChris is now training players in the paradise of Manchester, Vermont at his club full-time and year-round. He is also still coaching privately in the NYC area.Come train with him in Vermont with full boarding or one on one in NY!Vamos!Thanks to the loyal audience for all your support and for your shares!Thanks for your thumbs up and likes. Thanks for your 5 star reviews on Apple Podcasts!—Follow Chris at these websites and social media linksWebsite: www.chrislewit.com Blog: www.ProdigyMaker.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/ChrisLewitTennisAcademyTwitter: www.twitter.com/chrislewitLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/chris-lewit-tennis-academyInstagram: www.instagram.com/chrislewittennis/YouTube: www.youtube.com/ChrisLewit iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show🎾 The Prodigy Maker Tennis Show (PMTS) explores the intersection of junior tennis development, cutting-edge sport science, fitness, health, and human performance. Hosted by world-renowned coach Chris Lewit — author of The Secrets of Spanish Tennis and Winning Pretty, and developer of numerous No. 1 juniors in the U.S. — PMTS brings together coaching wisdom, research, and technology to shape the future of tennis and human performance.👉 Subscribe and listen onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/id1456148452https://open.spotify.com/show/3Wu0PXf9IXneu0ogrzujZNhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR2QscfBfEs9dtttR6XNhduNlWYmZIfy-🌐 https://shows.acast.com/the-prodigy-maker-tennis-show/about📖 Books: The Secrets of Spanish Tennis | Winning Pretty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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