Attacking return

The type of shots you’ll be able to play on attacking return of serve will be dictated by the type of service you receive.

Basically, the service will either be “short” or “long”.

A “short” service is one where the ball would bounce more than once on your side of the table if you didn’t hit it after the first bounce on your side of the table (which you must do), whereas a “long” serve is one where the ball clears your end line after the first bounce.

Once you’ve moved in close enough to return the short service, you can then choose the long attacking push. The objective of the push is to get greater depth and speed on the ball. This gives your opponent less time to play an attacking shot, and gives you an opportunity to be aggressive on your next shot.

One of the most important tactics in tennis is to play offensively.

You should always try to attack long services, but it’s important that you vary the placement of your first attack as well as varying the spin and speed.

A fast, attacking return will cause your opponent to play a weak attacking stroke which you can then attack again.

As top players use the short serve more frequently than the long serve, it’s important that you take the initiative when you’re presented with a long service.

It’s also essential to be able return the service to different places on the court.