More on Return of Serve & Feet position
- Watch the server to anticipate the angle, speed and height of the serve.
- Stand well out from the wall and back corners to receive the serve.
- Move forward to strike the ball on the volley, preferably before the ball hits the side wall.
- Stand in the Ready position, watching the ball.
- As the server hits the ball turn into the Shape position and then set for a high or early return.
- The following are aiming points on the front wall for return of serve:
- High on the front wall a racket length from the side wall to rebound down the wall to land in the back corner of the court.
- High on the front wall about the centre court to rebound into the opposite back corner.
- In the front corner of the court, tight to the side wall
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