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Tennis: Depth on the run

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DESCRIPTION

The coach feeds 4 balls from the basket , alternating with a forehand and a backhand feed.

Player 1 must sprint across the court to play each of the shots on the run, defending them as deep as they can, looking to hit beyond the line.

The coach shouts out at the end of the four shots how many made it into the target zone, before the next player comes in.

The first player to 20 points wins!

COACHING POINTS

The feed has to be tough to put the player under pressure on this ball.

They should be able to get to the ball to play a shot, but only just!

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Deep Forehand And Backhand Drill:

Players will be fed 2-6 balls each.

The balls are hit down the line into the target area as marked by the cones.

The feeding can be varied i.e. higher, faster or with more spin.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Down the line:

Coach feeds alternate ball 1 forehand followed by on backhand.

Players hit two shots each before going to back of the que.

Players have to ytry and hit the ball deep down the line.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Feeling the ball - Soft hands:

Players stand opposite each other across the net, halfway between the service line and the net.

They must gently tap the ball over the net using a little slice, both off the forehand and the backhand, cutting under the ball gently as if playing a dropshot.

The drill can last for 5 minutes or so until players have begun to 'feel' the ball under maximum control.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Deep and Short:

Coach feeds an easy ball to the advantage side. Player runs around and hits forehand inside out. Player runs forward to take proper position at the net. Coach feeds another ball to the deuce side. Player finishes with forehand drop volley cross court.

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