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DESCRIPTION

Purpose:

Accurate hitting to a good length with clear targets. Non competitive rally feeding.

Court is split into 2 half courts

Player B rally feeds player A.

"A" must aim his/her groundstrokes into the point scoring zone of the court.

Rally for 3 minutes.

Player "B" keeps the total score. (Good score is 100+)

Players then swap places.

COACHING POINTS

Players need to create height and spin repeatedly which challenges endurance.
Ensure correct set up and position of body to execute repeatedly for 3 minutes

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Hitting on the Run:

There are 2 lines of players starting at the middle of the baseline.

The coach feeds wide balls alternately to each side.

Players hit one shot down the line and then return to the opposite line.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Lob Game:

-The game has two teams of four players each.
-Each team consists of two lobbers and two smashers.The smashers must stand in their respective service courts.
-Points are scored every time a lob falls between the base line and the service line.The baseliners must hit the ball after one bounce. Points are lost as in normal tennis.
-First team to 5 wins.
-The baseliners and the smashers swop over for the next game.

Lob

Live Ball Pressure:

Coach feeds easy ball to the backhand side. Player hits backhand cross court (approach shot) and moves forward. Coach hits the ball back to make player respond with backhand cross court volley. Coach hits again and player has to finish with forehand cross court volley.

Volley Drills