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Tennis: Directional Repetition

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Linsent, Tennis coach

DESCRIPTION

The coach feeds two balls to a player all on one side of the court. In response, the player hits one cross court shot, and then a shot down the line.

After two shots, the player rotates and does the same from the opposite side (i.e. if forehand for first two shots, next two will be backhand).

COACHING POINTS

Coaching a group of players is a challenge for any coach. Knowing players strengths and weaknesses is a necessity to prepare successful tennis practice. Playing from the basket puts a lot of pressure on short intervals which means 2-3 shots in a row. Rest of the players should be occupied with other physical activities to improve and be involved while waiting for their turn.

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Dynamic Consistency:

One player stands in the deuce corner, with their opponent stood in the middle of the baseline at the other end. They are moved around the court by the player in the deuce corner, who can hit the ball anywhere on the court, while the other player can only hit forehands to the deuce side.

Rally Drills

Racquet And Feet Rally:

Players rally together, but instead of both players using the racquet, one player uses their legs and feet to control and kick the ball over the net, while the other player does use their racquet before swapping.

This exercise is a great tool to have fun while working on co-ordination skills and also helps players improve their ball perception abilities.

Rally Drills

Cone Warm Up:

Cones are set in front of the player who starts on the baseline. The coach rolls the ball from behind the player. Player runs, stops the ball and goes around the cones while controlling the ball with the racquet. In this drill, player works on speed, deceleration and control.

Agility & Fitness

Deliver And Respond:

Set up as shown with two cones in one corner of the court. The player at the ends where the cones are works on their serve, with the receiver returning the ball cross court, aiming to hit it between the cones.

Serve and Return

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