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Tennis: Backhand quick shadows

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DESCRIPTION

2 cones are set on the ad side.
Player runs to the side cone as fast as possible and hits backhand using open stance.
Player recovers and runs again to the front cone hitting backhand using close stance.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill player works on speed, quickness and deceleration. Quickness in tennis is important but without ability to control body movement while decelerating player will not be able to execute good strokes. Coach should pay attention to player's balance while hitting and give tips about footwork to improve quality of running and recovering after the stroke.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

backhand recovery and forehand:

Players line up on centre move to play a backhand down the linerecovers to the centre and moves to hit a forehand down the line.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Behind and Inside:

Coach feeds deep ball to the deuce side. Player moves back and hits forehand cross court. Coach feeds another ball shorter to the advantage side. Player moves inside the baseline and hits forehand inside in.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Attack easy balls:

Player stands on the baseline. Coach faces the player. Coach throws random balls to keep player in neutral/defensive position. Coach adds easier balls from time to time that player should attack.

Drill specifications:

1 set and switch

1 player is working with the coach so other players have to perform other activities to keep improving while not hitting. Because ball perception is strongly connected with a reaction players should work on these skills while waiting for own turn. Simple cooperation where player A stands few meters away from player B and drops the ball that has to be caught after the one bounce is beneficial and can improve players effectiveness on the court.

Forehand & Backhand Drill