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Tennis: Different spin serves to the ad side

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Player serves only wide deliveries from the Ad side.

The goal of this exercise is to get your player alternating between the different spin serves (Kick, Slice, Flat, Topspin).

COACHING POINTS

Players should be aware that by serving to the AD wide direction it will be to their opponent's backhand (if right handed).

Tactically, having the skill and knowledge to serve into this spot using a variety of different spins can help a player beat an opponent who has a stronger forehand than backhand.

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Develop serving variety to your game

Develop your players' variety of serve and ability to connect it with the second shot to create tactical opportunities to hit point winning shots.

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Early Return:

Player 1 only has one serve. Player 2 is returning the ball whilst 1 metre inside the baseline or closer if the serve is short. Player 2 should be aiming for either target A or B.

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Eliminate unnecessary backswing:

Player stands close to the net, but facing toward the back of the court.

The player then plays a backhand return without touching the net. The main emphasis of this drill is to shorten your player's backswing.

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Doubles returning:

-Players are positioned in a doubles formation as seen in the picture.
-The server will serve first and second serves as in a game situation.
-The receiver will hit any of the returns as shown in the picture.
-The players can play out the points after the return.
-After approximately 6-10 serves the players swop round so that each player gets to serve and return and from both sides.

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Hit a perfect 6:

Player serves from one of the sides - ad or deuce.

The player then has to hit 6 serves from 3 different spots (T, Middle, Sideline).

To develop accuracy ask the player to get all 6 serves in the opposite service box.

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