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Tennis: Forehand weapon

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Linsent, Tennis coach

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Coach feeds shorter ball to the ad side.
Player runs around and hits forehand approach shot inside in.
Coach hits the ball back cross-court.
Player finishes with deep forehand volley down the line.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill, player learns how to come to the net after inside-in forehand and finish the point with forehand volley. Coach should inform player that effectiveness at the net depends on the court position that player is able to reach. That is why fast movement after the approach shot is the number one goal which players should keep in mind. Additionally, players have to be conscious that they work on 2 different rhythms at the same time: fast pace with attacking forehand and control with forehand volley. Coach, by being included in this drill, can vary the form of their own ball hit to make the exercise more or less demanding.

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Forehand Volley Same Side:

The player stands next to the next and shadows a forehand volley, simulating the action of a forehand volley but without the ball. The net prevents the player from moving the racquet across the body.

Forehand Drills

Forehand Volley Still Head:

Players put a hat on their head, while the coach feeds balls to the player. They must execute a forehand volley without the hat falling off their head.

Forehand Drills

Forehand Volley From The Ground:

The player starts by sitting on the ground. They are fed the ball by the coach and must execute a forehand volley whilst only moving their upper body.

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Forehand Volley Catch:

Players stands ready without a racquet. The coach feeds the ball to the player who catches the ball with their right hand in front of the body. The player should step in to emphasise proper footwork.

Forehand Drills

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