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DESCRIPTION

Player stands on the baseline and prepares to receive the ball. The coach alternates between throwing the ball low and then one high to the player's backhand side. The player must alternate hitting the ball using a backhand stroke after the ball bounces and then with a backhand while the ball is still in the air.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill, the player works on backhand after the ball bounces and again when it is in the air. Different points of contact force the player to adjust technique and footwork, helping the player develop physical and technical skills at the same time.

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1 High 1 Low - Backhand:

In this exercise, the coach feeds all the balls to one side. The player's goal is to alternate shots with higher and lower trajectory over the net, firstly hitting a high shot, followed by a low shot, and this is repeated.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

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

Alley Control:

The player starts by standing behind the doubles alley on the advantage side.

The coach feeds regular deep balls to the backhand side, and the player aims to hit the ball down the line in between the doubles alley.

Backhand Drills

Attacking backhand at the net:

Get the player to stand close to the net. The coach then feeds an easy high ball to the player's backhand side. The player then executes an offensive backhand in the air. Note: the player can't touch the net while hitting the ball.

Backhand Drills

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