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Tennis: Forehand shadows speed

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DESCRIPTION

Cones are set in different spots on the baseline, and the player then runs to each cone and shadows forehand with maximum speed.

COACHING POINTS

This drill helps to improve speed, deceleration of the feet and acceleration of the racquet which is needed to play aggressive forehand.

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Drop And Run:

The player stands in one corner of the court, with the coach on the opposite side of the baseline.

The coach drops the ball from shoulder height and the player must sprint across the baseline and hit the ball, before returning to their starting position.

Movement

Cone Warm Up:

Set up a cone on the baseline, and if there is more than one player taking part in the session, you can set up multiple cones to be used, but ensure these are correctly spaced out.

Players will use quick footwork to move around the cone in circles.

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Between the legs:

The coach rolls the ball in different directions, whilst the player moves with shuffle step and let the ball roll through the legs.

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Full Width Stroke Cross Court:

Player stands in one corner and the coach feeds a difficult ball to the other corner. Player runs and hits the ball on the run in cross court direction.

Movement

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