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Tennis: Attacking

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

COACHING POINTS

Keep the ball away from the net person using lobs or passing shots

Net player must keep looking forward even when the ball goes past them because they should develop the anticipation to intercept the ball

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Approach and rally:

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

Attacking

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

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 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

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