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Tennis: Stable Wrist

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DESCRIPTION

The player inserts a ball between the grip of the racquet and their wrist. While the ball is in place, a player or coach hits balls to the player who hits backhand volleys back, with the wrist in the correct position, assisted by the ball.

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In this drill, the player learns how to keep a stable wrist position. The tennis ball helps to keep the racquet up and in a good position. This technique is of utmost importance in low volleys when players tend to drop the racquet head instead of bending the knees.

A good technique helps players make more efficient strokes and helps avoid injuries. Players that play volley strokes are prone to injuries if the wrist is not in a stable position. The players have to learn how to play with the arm, without any motion of the wrist.

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Short Move:

The player starts by standing close to the net. The coach feeds balls to the backhand side, with the player hitting backhand volleys in return, emphasis on using short movement of the racquet. The net prevents the player from taking any follow through, so they learn to use a short movement.

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Touch The Spot:

Set up with a cone or something similar just in front of the player. The coach feeds the ball to the backhand side, and the player hits a backhand volley to the coach, and steps on the visual target.

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Fence Controls The Swing:

The player starts by standing close to the fence, with the coach throwing the ball to the backhand side. The player then executes a backhand volley back to the coach, with the fence preventing the player from taking too big a backswing.

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