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Tennis: Hand Block

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DESCRIPTION

  • Player stands inside the service box without a racket.
  • Coach feeds a short ball that bounces right in front of the player.
  • Player steps forward with their right leg and using their right hand, blocks the ball with external part of the hand just after the bounce.

COACHING POINTS

  • In this drill the player gets familiar with physical demands of a half-volley shot.
  • Player has to understand where the point of contact is and achieve a balanced position.
  • Legs have to go low while maintaining a straight upper body to allow the arm to do the job.
  • A lot of players can have problems at the beginning when assessing the trajectory of the ball. The coach can get closer to the player and throw the ball to make it more comfortable for the player.

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Get the Contact:

- One player throws the ball to their partner and then they let the ball hit their flat palm. (no follow through).
- Progress to tapping the ball back with the racket when players are ready.
- Then swap after approximately 6 attempts

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Forehand Approach:

Players start off in no mans land, then plays the forehand approach, get ths first volley position (Forehand). Player then changes to backhand for second volley down open court.

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First Volley Down The Line With A Crosscourt Pass:

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combination of volley (2nd volley position):

Player hit a forehand volley followed by a backhand volley.

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