At the G14 level, 18% of all points ended in an Error at both the 1-2 rally length and also at the 3-4 rally length. So, 36% of all points ended in an error within 4 shots. More errors occur on the return than on any other single stroke, outnumbering return winners by more than 6 to 1.
On the Serve side, 1 in every 6.5 2nd Serves hit was a Double Fault. Double faults outnumber Aces by 12:1.
Arguably, the return is the most important shot in the game. The server starts the point and has the option of pace, spin and placement. And they get 2 chances. The returner only has one shot.
So, knowing your return stats is a key element to improving your game.
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