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Tennis: Slide With Different Return

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DESCRIPTION

Coach feeds balls to the deuce side.
Player slides to the ball and alternates hitting forehand slice and forehand topspin.

COACHING POINTS

Sliding is required while dealing with more difficult shots but it doesn’t mean that the shot has to be defensive.
At intermediate and advanced level players should be able to vary their shots in order to win points.
One of the biggest mistakes while trying to be effective while hitting and sliding is not controlling the upper body. Players tend to lean back or bend over and then miss balls that they shouldn’t.
It is important that coach pays attention to this aspect and if it is needed then they can record the player to show them how the body works under the pressure.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Spanish style:

Working on net clearance and top spin
Place 4 rackets on top of the net.
Players should aim to hit the ball to the last quarter of the court.
Pairs take it in turns and rally for the highest score.

Forehand Drills

Running Forehand and Rally:

Player 1 starts on the tramlines opposite the coach.

Coach feeds the ball across the court for player 1 to run on to and hit a deep running forehand to player 2.

A rally continues until a point is won.

After the point is won player 1 retreats to their starting position, player 2 joins the back of the queue, and player 3 joins the drill.

Rally Drills

Return With Courage:

Coach delivers easy second serve. Player attacks with forehand to the backhand corner. Coach hits the ball short and player finishes to the other side.

Serve and Return