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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

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

Attacking forehands on the move

Coach feeds three balls per player from the basket. Players should aim to hit the targets (as in diagram - can use cones to mark out targets). The aim is to encourage players to progressively attack on the move.

Forehand Drills

Lateral Forehands Drill

Players start off in doubles alley and move along the baseline hitting 2 forehands.

Forehand Drills

Live ball drill with player

In this Drill the players start in the tram line. With the coach feeding the first ball from the basket the first player hits a controlled forehand back to the player at the net who in turn plays the ball in to the open court for the player to run onto the ball and hit a winner down the line. Player then runs around the cone and returns back to the queue.

Rally Drills

Live Ball with Coach

In this drill the players start in the tram line. With the coach feeding the first ball from the basket, the first player hits a controlled forehand back to the coach who in turn plays the ball in to the open court for the player to run onto the ball and hit a winner down the line. Player then runs around the cone and returns back to the queue.

Forehand Drills

Live Ball with Player

In this drill the players start in the tram line. With the coach feeding the first ball from the basket the first player hits a controlled forehand back to the player at the net who in turn plays the ball in to the open court for the player to run onto the ball and hit a winner down the line. Player then runs around the cone and returns back to the queue.

Forehand Drills

Relay race

This is a simple relay race through the cones with some fun variations for your players: First person in each team balances the ball on their strings moving around the cones to the net and back (like an egg and spoon race) The ball is then passed to the strings of the person next in line, who repeat the run The first team to finish wins the race

Coordination / Fun Games

Forehand Smash x 2 Players Vol...

Coach, 3 players, and a basket of tennis balls. Coach hits a high feed to player 1 to play a forehand smash. Coach then feeds 4 quick feeds for the same player to play 4 volleys. Player 2 steps in and the drill continues. Then player 3.

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Backhand/Forehand/Volley Volle...

Coach, 4 players, 3 targets, and a basket of tennis balls. <p class=&quot;p1&quot;>Player 1 starts off on the centre of the baseline. <p class=&quot;p1&quot;>Coach feeds ball 1 to the corner of the singles court for player 1 to play a cross court backhand to target 1. <p class=&quot;p1&quot;>Coach feeds ball 2 to the opposite side of the court just in front of service box for player 1 to run on to and play a short cross court forehand at target 2. <p class=&quot;p1&quot;>Coach feeds ball to the centre of the opposite service box for player 1 to run on to and play a backhand volley to target 3. <p class=&quot;p1&quot;>Player 1 joins the queue. <p class=&quot;p1&quot;>Drill repeated with player 2/3/4.

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Target Serve Corner Serve and ...

4 players, cones or spots, basket of tennis balls. 4 cones set up in each corner of the service box. Two players take 2 serves each to the relevant service box aiming to hit the cones. The next 2 players then take 2 serves each. The drill continues until all balls have been used. 1 point scored for every cone hit. 

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Tennis: Forehand/Backhand Acro...

Coach, 2 players, and a basket of tennis balls. Players 1 and 2 start off on the baseline, and each work on half a court. Coach feeds balls for the players to play deep forehand shots moving across the baseline, in their half of the court. Coach then feeds balls for the players to move back across the baseline, and play deep backhand shots. Drill continues until basket of balls runs out.

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Yo - Yo Movement - Tennis Dril...

1) Teacher alternates short drop shot and deep lob feeds from the basket.Also alternates forehand, backhand.<br />2)Player hits the short ball to a down the line target as an approach shot <br />3) Player will then move back for the smash.<br />4) The smash is hit cross court

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Tennis: Forehand x 3 Moving Ac...

Coach, 4 players, and a basket of tennis balls. Player 1 starts off on the centre of the baseline. Coach feeds 3 balls across the court from the players left to right, for the player to run on to and play 3 deep forehand returns. Player 1 joins the queue and player 2 steps on for the drill to be repeated. Drill continues until all 4 players have had a turn. Repeat the drill.  

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Fun Finishing Coordination / F...

Coach sets up a target (basket). Players compete with each other while trying to throw the ball inside the basket.

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Forehand/Backhand/Short Foreha...

Coach, 4 players, and a basket of tennis balls. <p class="p1">Player 1 starts off on the centre of the baseline. <p class="p1">Coach feeds ball 1 to the corner of the singles court for player 1 to play a cross court forehand. <p class="p1">Coach feeds ball 2 to the opposite side of the court just in front of service box for player 1 to run on to and play a backhand down the line. <p class="p1">Coach feeds ball 3 down the centre of the court for player 1 to run on to and play a short cross court forehand. <p class="p1">Player 1 joins the queue. <p class="p1">Drill repeated with player 2/3/4.

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Rotating Forehand/Backhand Vol...

Coach, 3 players, basket of tennis balls. Players form a triangle across the service boxes. Coach delivers 3 feeds for player 1 to play a forehand volley, player 2 a short forehand, and player 3 a backhand volley. Players then rotate, 1 - 2, 2 - 3, 3 - 1, and the drill is repeated. The drill is continuous.

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Volley/Smash/Volley Volley Dri...

1 player and basket of tennis balls. Coach feeds to player 1 who is working in, and around the line of the service box area. Player 1 plays a forehand volley, then back peddles to get in position to play a forehand smash, then moves towards the net to play a backhand volley. Coach continues to feed and the drill continues.

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Hit deep Forehand Drills - Ten...

Split the players into 2 equal groups, Both hitting forehands. Coach feeds left then right. Players have to move out to the ball and try to hit the ball into the coned are down the line. Play first team to score 10 points.

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Forehand/Backhand Various Shot...

Coach, 3 players, and a basket of balls. Players 1,2 and 3 line up on the baseline. The coach feeds 3 balls. Players 1 and 2 play deeps forehands, and player 3 a deep backhand. Coach feeds 3 balls. Players 1 and 2 play a mid court forehand, and player 3 a mid court backhand. Coach feeds 3 balls. Players 1 and 2 play a forehand volley, and player 3 a backhand volley. Coach feeds 3 high balls for all players to play forehand smashes. Players rotate positions and return to starting point. Drill continues.

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Tennis: Attacking forehands on...

Coach feeds three balls per player from the basket. Players should aim to hit the targets (as in diagram - can use cones to mark out targets). The aim is to encourage players to progressively attack on the move.

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Lateral Forehands Drill Foreha...

Players start off in doubles alley and move along the baseline hitting 2 forehands.

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Using the middle to defend und...

The coach feeds single ball feeds from the basket putting the player under extreme pressure.Starting from the singles tramline the players must try to hit the ball on the run directly back down the middle of the court to the rectangular target.Players can choose whether they slice or hit over the ball depending on how quickly they can get to the ball.Each player hits just one ball at a time so players waiting must be ready immediately for the next feed and after the shot has been played must jog back to the start position at the back of the court in order to keep the drill continuous.Repeat this drill with the coach feeding from the opposite corner.

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Run Forrest, run! Rally Drills...

The coach feeds a drop-shot from the basket. Players 1 and 2 are at the same end as the coach and are positioned at the net.Player 3 must run forwards to try to get to the drop-shot and play it up to either of the players at the net.The players at the net must lob-volley the ball back over player 3's head. Player must then 3 run back to chase the ball hitting it again to either of the players at the net, who then drop volleys this ball.The point continues in this way until an unforced error is made or player 3 cannot run anymore!

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Approach and smash Smash Drill...

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

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Running Backhand and Rally Ral...

Coach, 4 players, and a basket of balls. Player 1 starts on the tramlines opposite the coach. Coach feeds the ball across the court for player 1 to run on to and hit a deep running backhand to player 2. A rally continues until a point is won. Player 1 retreats to their starting position, player 2 joins the queue, and player 3 joins the drill. Repeat the drill until all players have played player 1. Rotate players and repeat the drill.

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Angle it aggressively Forehand...

Coach feeds an easy ball to attack. Player runs and hits aggressive angle shot.Drill specifications:1-5 repetitions per set This drill suits individual lessons as also can be successfully used with more players on the court. When coach is working only with 1-2 students more repetitions can be used to allow players correct own mistakes by looking at the previous shots. Group lessons will be more effective with players switching after one shot because it guarantees good pace of the drill as also all the players will be learning from others all the time.

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Moving opponent Rally Drills -...

<BR>-Place markers in each corner.<BR>-Players aim for either of the two outside markers attempting to make the opponent move.<BR>-Players must recover quickly after each shot.

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Forehand Smash x 2 Players Sma...

Coach, 2 players, and basket of balls. <p class="p1">Players are in a service box each, and start by running forward and touching the net. <p class="p1">At this point the coach feeds a high ball towards the back of each service box. <p class="p1">Players back peddle to be in a position to play a forehand smash, then run forward, touch the net, and the drill is repeated. <p class="p1">Repeat the drill

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Lob Lob - Tennis Drills, Tenni...

Coach, 2 players, basket of balls. Coach feeds the ball to player 1 towards the centre of the baseline. Player 1 plays a forehand lob over player 2, who is stood on the T junction of the service box area, to land inside the court. Player 2 cannot leave the service box area, but can play the ball if they can reach it. Coach continues to feed another ball. Players rotate after 6 feeds.

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Backhand Stage 1 Backhand Dril...

Coach, 2 players, and a basket of balls. Coach feeds from just inside the t junction of the service box to the corner of the singles court. Player 1 starts off on the centre of the baseline, and moves to meet the feed and hit a deep backhand down the line, then recovers to the start position. Coach feeds 3 balls for player 1 then the players rotate.

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Pick the Corner Forehand Drill...

Coach feeds high balls. Player picks the corner and hits all overheads to the same side.

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Live Ball with Coach Forehand ...

In this drill the players start in the tram line. With the coach feeding the first ball from the basket, the first player hits a controlled forehand back to the coach who in turn plays the ball in to the open court for the player to run onto the ball and hit a winner down the line. Player then runs around the cone and returns back to the queue.

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one of my student is playing is forehand , with slapping. pls let me know how to correct it. gana.

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