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Tennis: Full control over the slice

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DESCRIPTION

Player stands next to the doubles alley.
Coach feeds balls to the forehand side.
Player executes forehand slice aiming down the line into the alley.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill, player works on control over the forehand slice. The doubles alley is a great target that puts emphasis on proper technique and mental focus at the same time. Players can easily self-correct themselves because every shot provides constant feedback about their accuracy. Coach should feed easy balls at the beginning of the exercise. If player makes the target, coach can make the exercise more difficult by increasing the pace of fed balls or by making player start further from the doubles alley.

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Full acceleration:

Coach stands next to the player. Coach quickly throws the balls. Player fully accelerates and hits all balls as fast as possible.

Max 4-5 repetitions per set

This drill is really demanding from the physical side so number of repetitions should be adjusted to the player fitness preparation. Too many reps will not bring good results because of the tired arm as also can be responsible for playerâs injuries of the shoulder. Between the sets with the coach other players can work on specific drills with medicine ball/bands to strengthen the shoulder area.

Forehand Drills

Get it Deep with Slice:

Coach feeds balls to the deuce side.
Player uses forehand slice to hit the ball deep.

Forehand Drills

Get comfortable:

Cones are set in the ad corner. The coach feeds high balls to the forehand side, the player then executes forehand drive in the air to the ad side.

Forehand Drills

Forehands. Forward / Insideout, with recovery. (Dead ball):

Drill Set-Up:
Players line up on centre; move out to play play strokes amd recovery back to centre (touch cones) then move out to play second ball.
Topic of Emphasis:

Players should take quick adjusting steps and as they get closer to ball smaller quicker steps should be taken just prior to contact.

Coach dictates the side.
Variation:

Players can alternate the direction of the shots.

Balls can be hit high or deep by the coach.

Forehand Drills

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