In this drill, the player works on offensive shots from different ares of the court. During the match, opportunities to attack happen unexpectedly so players have to be ready not only to react to them but also have skills that will allow them to take advantage effectively. Some balls have to be played on the run while others don’t require too much distance to cover - practising these adaptations in specific drills will prepare players for what they will face during competition. Coach should pay attention to the physical component of this exercise and watch whether the player’s quality drops during the last repetitions of each set.
Indoor courts give players less time and less room. Help them sharpen their split step, shorten their swing and stay calm, and winter becomes a season of real progress.
A tiebreak is a short sprint where every point is worth the same as a break of serve. The players who win them are rarely the ones who hit hardest. Here is how to coach the patterns, habits and scoreboard thinking that win the big points.
Most club players practise the serve on its own and then have no idea what to do with the ball that comes back. Serve plus one is the pattern that turns a good serve into a won point.
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