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Tennis: Quick Feet Around the Ball

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Player rolls the ball.
Player tries to make as many circles around the ball as possible while facing the net all the time.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill, Player works on quick footwork. Going around a moving object can be difficult at the beginning but with repetitions, players will get used to the movements and begin to see improvements. The faster they are able to move their feet, the better they will be able to execute high quality strokes on the court therefore coach should explain to players why it is important to improve this aspect

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Perfect 8:

Player goes around the cones and hits forehands and backhands.

Movement

Reactional Running:

Coach stands in front of the player and keeps one ball in hand.
Player performs dynamic footwork.
Coach drops the ball randomly.
Player starts to the ball and tries to catch it after one bounce.

Movement

Reactional Groundstrokes:

Player takes position behind the baseline facing the back fence. Coach stands inside the court.
Coach gives voice signal and feeds the ball to either the backhand or forehand side.
Player reacts, turns around and hits forehand/backhand over the net.

Movement

Quick Change:

Coach stands in front of the player and feeds random balls (Forehand, Backhand, Low, Short, Deep etc). Player has to react and adjust to incoming balls.

Movement

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