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Tennis: Attacking and dominating with the serve

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-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.

COACHING POINTS

The server should be trying to dominate the rally with their serve pulling player 2 into or beyond the tramlines

Server has to try and finish the point within 2 shots after the serve.

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Approach and Close:

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.

Attacking

Approach and rally:

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

Attacking

Attacking Midcourt Balls:

This drill should be used to help players deal with easy balls and get them to attack the ball.

The coach starts the drill with a mid-court feed, at various heights.

The player has to hit the ball to the targets either deep or angled.

The coach feeds 6 balls and then the next player starts.

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

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