Tennis | Extras Drills

Player lays down on the ground on the back. Player keeps legs bent at 90 degrees and keeps them in the air. Player moves legs from side to side without touching the ground and keeping their back flat.

Player stands on the baseline. Coach feeds balls to the ad side. Player executes deep backhand slice down the line.

Two players face each other. Players are only allowed to use shuffle steps. Player A tries to move to the side to "break the line" with partner. Player B's goal is to maintain this imaginary line by reacting to opponent's change of direction.

Player stands at the net. Coach feeds balls to the backhand side. Coach hits controlled backhand volley and looks at point of contact. Coach should adjust the speed of feeding to allow player “fix” own eyes at the moment of hitting the ball.  

Cones are set on both sides of the player Player starts with performing 3 front cross-over steps on each side while moving to the cone After 6 reps, player performs 3 back cross-over steps on each side while moving to the cone

Player stands on the baseline. Coach feeds balls to the deuce side. Player executes forehand angle slice cross-court, forehand deep slice cross-court and forehand drop shot down the line.

Player executes regular serve. Player focuses on bringing the tossing arm to the opposite pocket as well as on moving the hitting arm to the left side of the body.

Player stands sideways to the net. Resistance band is attached to the net. Player keeps band in right hand. Player keeps elbow close to the body and performs movement inside the body.

Player sits on the gymnastic ball. Player keeps a dumbbell in their dominant hand above the head. Player bends the arm at the elbow and lowers down the weight behind the back. Player recovers back and repeats the motion.