The player lays down the on the ground, who then slightly lifts straight legs up and keeps them in the air as low over the ground as possible.
In this drill the player works on core strength. It is important to make players understand how crucial the core in tennis is so they can do the hard work. The coach has to make sure that player's lower back is sticked to the ground to avoid possible injuries while performing this exercise. The player should maintain this position for 20-60 seconds.
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