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DESCRIPTION

Player stands in one corner and the coach feeds a difficult ball to the other corner. Player runs and hits the ball on the run in cross court direction.

COACHING POINTS

Hitting on the run is one of the most difficult strokes in tennis. Being in the motion and controlling the racquet are skills that have to be practiced to bring effective results. Additionally, placement of the ball is primary because we have to remember that after the shot we will be positioned well behind the sideline which gives our opponent an easy opportunity to hit a winner to the open court. Coach should explain to players that depth in cross court direction are things that they should look for to guarantee the best chances to stay in the point.

PROGRESSION

For players on the higher level of performance, coach can add more strokes in a row (running from corner to corner) or make the feed more difficult by using angles and speed.

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Hitting On The Run

Teach your players how to hit correctly on the run without giving their opponent an advantage!

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Drop And Run:

The player stands in one corner of the court, with the coach on the opposite side of the baseline.

The coach drops the ball from shoulder height and the player must sprint across the baseline and hit the ball, before returning to their starting position.

Movement

Forehand Pattern With Running Winner:

The coach feeds balls from the basket. The first one the player hits a forehand cross court, before running to the other side and hitting a forehand inside out. The final shot is from the other side and is a winner down the line.

Movement

Forehand shadows speed:

Cones are set in different spots on the baseline, and the player then runs to each cone and shadows forehand with maximum speed.

Agility & Fitness

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

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