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Tennis: Performing under pressure

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DESCRIPTION

Player stands on the baseline.
Coach feeds demanding ball to the ad side.
Player runs and hits neutral backhand cross-court. Coach feeds drop shot to the deuce side.
Player sprints and responds to drop shot with controlled deep forehand down the line.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill player deals with shots under the time pressure. First shot is hit with backhand. Coach can observe player’s footwork, technique and control while being in difficult situation. On the second ball player has to execute controlled shot on the full run so physical preparation and good technical quality are areas that can be vastly improved in this shot. Coach can adjust this drill to meet specific goals: to work on endurance coach can set few several reps in a row or to work on performing under mental pressure coach can make player hit 10 balls in the zone before ending the drill.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

One Stands Alone:

The coach stands on one side of the court. Students line up.

The first student hits ball to the coach and then moves to end of the line.

Point continues with students alternating.

Backhand Drills

Offensive response to high ball:

The player stands on the baseline and the coach feeds high ball. The player moves forward and hits forehand in the air to the ad side.

Backhand Drills

Quick Change:

Coach stands in front of the player and feeds random balls (Forehand, Backhand, Low, Short, Deep etc). Player has to react and adjust to incoming balls.

Movement