The player stands on the service line. Coach then throws a low ball to their forehand side.
The player should then run forward, bend their knees and hits the forehand.
If a player misses too many long balls the coach can teach them how to follow through properly (to the hip). This action guarantees applying heavy topspin to quickly clear the net and still drop inside the court. Traditional extension through the ball and finishing over the left shoulder are not effective while responding to low shots.
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