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Tennis: Forehand Attacking

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DESCRIPTION

Up to 4 players can be involved.

The aim is to encourage players to progressively attack on the move.

Coach feeds 3 balls to each player diagonally across the court. Feed 1 to the centre of the court, feed 2 slightly wider to the centre of the service box, and feed 3 wider towards the tramlines of the court.

Players should use good footwork to get feet in the correct position around the ball to hit an inside out forehand straight back down the court.

The drill should be continuous so as player A hits feed 2, player B is hitting feed 1.

COACHING POINTS

Encourage players to hit the ball on the rise or top of the bounce.

Pay particular attention to correct footwork around the ball.

Players should be looking to return their shots with for depth.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Forehand Deep / Short:

Dead Ball Drill
Players start off in backhand corner (doubles Alley)
Players move out to play first forehand along the baseline and then moves forward to play a short ball inside the service box for a winner down the line

Forehand Drills

Forehand and Inside Out Forehand:

Coach feeds the ball to the corner of the court towards the tramlines for player A to hit with a forehand shot down the court. Player A to return to starting position ready for the next feed.

Coach then feeds another ball across the court to the opposite side for Player A to hit an inside out forehand back across the court. Player returns to starting position.

Repeat drill so that Player A hits 4 shots, then joins the queue for Player B's turn.

Forehand Drills