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Tennis: All About The Legs

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DESCRIPTION

Cones are set in front of the player inside the service boxes
The coach alternates feeding to the forehand and to the backhand
The player makes a split step over the cones, executes a regular volley and recovers behind the cones to start the action with the other volley too.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill, the player works on technical aspects related to footwork in volleys
Dynamic split step is crucial for quick reaction
Players have to make small jump forward to allow themselves to move towards the ball and play the ball with control
Additionally, it is important to pay attention to the stepping forward to guarantee the work of the full body and necessary balance after the shot

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Aggressive Forehand:

Coach stands on the player's side of the court and feeds the ball with the racquet off the ground. Player moves forward and hits an aggressive forehand.

Forehand Drills

1 High 1 Low - Backhand:

In this exercise, the coach feeds all the balls to one side. The player's goal is to alternate shots with higher and lower trajectory over the net, firstly hitting a high shot, followed by a low shot, and this is repeated.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Attack With Comfort:

Coach alternates feeding low and high short balls to the deuce side.
Player moves inside the court and hits offensive forehand into side zones from both points of contact.

Passing Shots Drills

2 in 2 out ladder:

Player stands next to the ladder. Player alternates legs while stepping in and out of the ladder. This drill is a great exercise to improve speed and agility of the tennis player.

Agility & Fitness

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