When it comes to footwork, Tom Allsop's videos are the best👍, 2nd to none. I struggle most with my returns and volleys and i had an epiphany watching this video!
Tom, your return of serve video has the best description of VOLLEY footwork on YT! You have a great way of communicating your instruction. I’ve watched and re-watched your excellent serve and forehand videos as well - you always have many gold nuggets for all of us trying to improve. With much appreciation!
Finally someone points out the proper angle to the server. Never parallel to the baseline. And the left/right placement of your body on court needs to adjust to how close or far you are from the box. Some people don’t adjust to stand more out wide as they move back
I think that footwork goes hand in hand with focus and concentration. If concentration is being present or here and now in THIS moment, then focusing getting your feet ready to return the ball or to get into position to hit the next shot means that you are fully focused on what is happening right NOW. I know that often I am basically day dreaming out there...and I've been playing for a very long time...instead of thinking about my feet and my plan on the return. It's almost impossible to daydream when serving because you are always picking out a spot, speed and spin...there is a plan. But often, when returning, it's easy to lose focus...footwork will bring you back to the present moment.
Drop step or not to drop step in a return of serve? That is the question. Should we just and simply "lunge" diagonally outwards (with not too a long first step) to cut the trajectory of the ball in those nasty out wide serves turning away from the returner or instead do a little drop step move after the split step and before the lunge to get there more explosively? Which one is the faster and probably also the more efficient way to do it takes the cake. - I watched with a keen, scrutinizing eye Stefanos Tsitsipas' returning against Halys' slice serves out on deuce court in yesterday's match at AO and in one phenomenal short angle cross-court return the Great Greek indeed did make a tiny drop step before he lunged diagonally like a tiger to cut the ball trajectory with a superbly controlled racquet face just on time. I analysed only that one particular execution with meticulous attention using still images of the footage. So, I guess it was his standard technique for returning those slice serves out wide while staying closer to the baseline. (Tsitsipas changed his return position closer and further behind the baseline.)
Thank you very much for your good intention to teach. About the split step on return of serve, when should it be done, at the moment the opponent hits the ball? Regards from Ecuador.
For returns, I believe the issue for is to keep it to my forehand because I am only able to do backhand slice return on the other side. I have issues slicing on a wide stance.
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The way you isolate and bring attention to the subtle nuances is admirable
Nitzan's footwork is excellent: light yet powerful!
When it comes to footwork, Tom Allsop's videos are the best👍, 2nd to none. I struggle most with my returns and volleys and i had an epiphany watching this video!
Thanks, Tom. You and Karue are the best!👍
Tom, your return of serve video has the best description of VOLLEY footwork on YT! You have a great way of communicating your instruction. I’ve watched and re-watched your excellent serve and forehand videos as well - you always have many gold nuggets for all of us trying to improve. With much appreciation!
Thank you!
Application on the volley is a light bulb. Also, the slight modification when the ball is towards the body is so helpful. Thank you so much.
Been dropping tons of nuggets of info recently Tom, liking the direction of these videos as of recent. Hope all is well!
Thanks! Trying!
Good no sticky leg tip, thanks!!!
i keep coming back to this video especially for the ball-coming-directly-at-me part (6:17). it’s huge 😀👍
I love the point to move diagonally. I've been going too sideways when trying to get out of the way of the ball and this is obviously much better.
Excellent
this is the best coaching i've ever seen
Thanks mate
Finally someone points out the proper angle to the server. Never parallel to the baseline. And the left/right placement of your body on court needs to adjust to how close or far you are from the box. Some people don’t adjust to stand more out wide as they move back
Super lesson. Tips simple and direct.
Another solid video- don’t see this stuff anywhere else - nice one Tom
Excellent instructions!
Great video and very timely for me! Thank you!
So good. So useful and for all levels!!
incredible video , many thanks
Thank you!
Fantastic
Very good instruction
Concise and direct!
this is a better than the last one. somewhat unique insight
I think that footwork goes hand in hand with focus and concentration. If concentration is being present or here and now in THIS moment, then focusing getting your feet ready to return the ball or to get into position to hit the next shot means that you are fully focused on what is happening right NOW. I know that often I am basically day dreaming out there...and I've been playing for a very long time...instead of thinking about my feet and my plan on the return. It's almost impossible to daydream when serving because you are always picking out a spot, speed and spin...there is a plan. But often, when returning, it's easy to lose focus...footwork will bring you back to the present moment.
Great tip!
Drop step or not to drop step in a return of serve? That is the question. Should we just and simply "lunge" diagonally outwards (with not too a long first step) to cut the trajectory of the ball in those nasty out wide serves turning away from the returner or instead do a little drop step move after the split step and before the lunge to get there more explosively? Which one is the faster and probably also the more efficient way to do it takes the cake. - I watched with a keen, scrutinizing eye Stefanos Tsitsipas' returning against Halys' slice serves out on deuce court in yesterday's match at AO and in one phenomenal short angle cross-court return the Great Greek indeed did make a tiny drop step before he lunged diagonally like a tiger to cut the ball trajectory with a superbly controlled racquet face just on time. I analysed only that one particular execution with meticulous attention using still images of the footage. So, I guess it was his standard technique for returning those slice serves out wide while staying closer to the baseline. (Tsitsipas changed his return position closer and further behind the baseline.)
Thanks!
Thank you very much for your good intention to teach. About the split step on return of serve, when should it be done, at the moment the opponent hits the ball? Regards from Ecuador.
Thanks. You need to land slightly after they contact the ball so you know where to go when you land
For returns, I believe the issue for is to keep it to my forehand because I am only able to do backhand slice return on the other side. I have issues slicing on a wide stance.
Nice❤
Your coaching is the upper echelon on observation
Hi Tom - I have emailed you a few times through your website re video tuition but I haven't had a reply. What am I doing wrong? Cheers
I’m not sure mate. I searched your name in my email and can’t see anything. Send me an email to tpatennis @ gmail . com
Cheers mate. Sent one just now. Hopefully that gets through.