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Tennis: Approach and Close

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DESCRIPTION

The coach feeds into the service area.
-Before the coach feeds Player 1 has to nominate the corner into which they hit their approach shot.
-Player 1 plays an approach shot Player 2 has to hit down the line, Player 2 then finishes the rally at the net.

COACHING POINTS

Encourage Player 1 to close down the net as much as possible especially on their second volley

Player 2 has to recover quickly after their first attempted passing shot.

More advanced players may approach without nominating a corner to hit into.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Approach and rally:

- Coach feeds the ball short.
- Player has to hit an approach shot and then play a rally.

Attacking

Attacking and dominating with the serve:

-Player 1 is serving in shaded area all the time.
-Player 2 is not allowed to stand in the tramlines before player 1 serves.
-After the return play out the point.
-Each pair keeps their score and plays first to 7 points.

Attacking

Attacking:

- Coach feeds in the ball.
- The net player can hit any ball, but cannot go behind the service line.
- Rotate after 6 points.

Attacking

Backhand:

Coach feeds live ball to Player who backhand returns

The coach then lays a cross court for the player who hits the ball at a target close to the baseline

Backhand Drills

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