Instant message
What’s a simple way to improve your return of serve? Watch closely The BNP Masters tournament for the next ten days. Notice the message being sent by all of the best receivers.
Their look is one that shouts ‘I mean business!’
Thomas Berdych knows that anything less than this energetic state of readiness will not cut it when serves come barreling in at 125+ mph.
It looks like the ball has been tossed and he’s split stepping forward. His wide base and flexed knees are textbook. Thomas’ elbows are back a bit which makes him quicker to the ball with a shorter radius to his arm swing.
Watch the pros and see if you can start sending a message in your next match.
What You’re Saying