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Tennis: Backhand Smash

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DESCRIPTION

The coach feeds lob into the air for the player to hit back using the backhand smash.

The player hits the smash down the line and joins the back of the line.

COACHING POINTS

Make sure the player has their right shoulder turned towards the net and their racket head behind them whilst moving to the ball.

It is important that their eyes and head remain still when hitting the ball.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Approach and smash:

-2 feeding players, with a basket in the middle.
- Feed a short ball followed by a lob.
- After the approach shot the player smashes the lob.

Smash Drills

Lateral overheads backwards (dead ball):

Players move across from doubles alley and play 2 smashes moving backwards.

Smash Drills

1st and 2nd volley position:

The coach is feeding from the basket and players hit 2 balls each, a 1st volley and a 2nd volley.

Players can start between the baseline and the service-line running forwards and split-stepping as the coach makes contact with the ball.

After hitting the first volley down the line, they must move forwards closing the net down and edging to cover the line before they hit the 2nd volley cross-court.

The 1st volley must be played deep and the 2nd volley as a shorter angled shot.

Volley Drills

Chip and Charge:

Player 1 only has one serve. Player 2 returns and follows it into the net to volley or smash. The server should not be allowed to lob the first shot. Player 2 should aim for either a deep return or cross court.

Play out the points and first to seven points is the winner.

Serve and Return

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