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Tennis: Response To Deep Balls

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The player starts on the baseline
The coach feeds deep balls to the deuce side
The player alternates responding to these balls with half-volley and movement back and hitting regular shot from deep zone

In this drill, player works on responding to deep balls from the forehand side
Developing different responses, especially at young age, gives players possibilities to have skills that will allow them to adjust tactically to given situation, surface and style of play of the opponent
The coach should pay attention to players' footwork and make sure that all the responses go over the net
With a half-volley, the player should aim a little bit lower over the net to cut opponent's reaction time but from deeper area on the court, offensive approach can be incorporated with the goal to hit the ball with proper trajectory and excessive spin

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Coach stays behind the service line and feeds shorter ball to player's forehand.
Player hits forehand half-volley back to coach in down the line direction and moves forward.
Coach hits the ball in cross-court direction using volley.
Player finishes set with deep backhand volley down the line.

Movement

Coach feeds high and short balls to the deuce side.
Player moves forward and alternates hitting attacking forehand after the bounce and forehand drive volley out of the air.

Forehand Drills

The coach feeds 2 balls to the ad side and 1 ball to the deuce side
Player hits backhand cross-court, backhand down the line and forehand cross-court
Coach feeds the last ball shorter to the ad side
Player finishes with attacking backhand down the line

Forehand Drills

Player serves to the T from the deuce side.
Coach hits a backhand slice return down the line.
Player hits their own backhand slice and hits the ball in the cross-court direction.

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