Adaptive Backhand Return with Myles Martin
While in Lyon, France at a tour event. Myles Martin up-and-coming pro player returns the serve of world-class ATP Tour Jo Tsonga. In this video, Myles hits his one single hand backhand returns on the fresh red clay of France.
The adaptive approach demonstrates the ability to interchange footwork patterns to strike the ball. In this video, it's about loading on the left leg and recovering onto the right foot after the follow-through. A great way to stay aggressive cut off a big server. The dynamics of the clay make this a little more difficult and advance... However, the mentality of an aggressive returner will fair well using this style of positioning and approach.