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  • Player stands on the ad side.
  • Coach feeds balls to the ad side.
  • Player alternates hitting a regular backhand and a backhand slice in the cross-court direction.

 

COACHING POINTS

  • By changing from topspin to backspin a player can make the opponent’s return more challenging.
  • It is important to understand that returning a slice requires different technical and physical preparation than returning to topspin ball.
  • Players who are able to control both topspin and slice execution can put a lot of pressure on the opponent because they have ability to constantly change the rhythm of the rally and force rivals to play differently to every ball.

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Weight Transfer | Backhand Drills

Weight Transfer:

The coach throws balls to the backhand side. The player hits backhand and lifts back leg up after the shot.

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Use slice weapon against rival | Backhand Drills

Use slice weapon against rival:

Cones are set in the deep zone. The coach feeds balls to the backhand and the player hits a backhand slice aiming into deep zone.

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Transition to the offence | Backhand Drills

Transition to the offence:

  • Player rallies with coach from the baseline on the ad side.
  • Player hits 2 backhands cross-court.
  • The next ball is played high by coach.
  • Player steps in and hits forehand drive inside out and continues the rally.

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Offensive response to high ball | 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.

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