Get your players to implement a new tactic into their play with the down the line shot, working into various different situations on court, ready to catch the opposition off guard. Help your players understand when is best to use the line shot and working an opening to win the point, rather than wasting the opportunity.
With great and clear videos, help your players to work the ball down the line and place the ball onto the opponent?s weaker side, using exercises such as being automatic. If their play becomes too predictable, the opposition will suss it out quickly, so help them to learn how to mix up their play with a combination of different shots.
Work the ball down the line and start mixing up your player?s play with this session!
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