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Tennis: Backhand cross court with quick cones

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Player moves around the cones as fast as possible and hits backhand cross court.

COACHING POINTS

The player can't touch any of the cones to make sure that they control their movement. It can be really demanding for players who are not used to working hard on their footwork.

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Forehand with quick cones:

Player moves around the cones as fast as possible and hits a forehand down the line.

Movement

Turn and Hit:

Player starts on the service line (facing back fence).

Player shuffles from side to side until when the coach says "GO!" and feeds the ball.

The player's goal is to then turn, react and hit the volley.

Movement

Attacking forehand off center:

Coach feeds an easy ball down the middle of the court.

Player moves forward and hits an agressive forehand to the deuce side. Player then moves forward to take up a proper position at the net.

Movement

Anticipation and reactions:

Player side steps until the coach drops a ball.

The player must catch the ball before the second bounce. Players can also start from a stationary position with heels of the ground or hopping on one leg or criss crossing the legs or with player starting with their back to coach and the coach shouting out when throwing the ball.

Movement

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