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Alley Ralley (Forehands and Backhands)

Players position on centre of doubles alley and rallies both forhand and backhand

Rally Drills

Backhands on the run

Players line up on forhand doubles alley and executes backhands on the run down the line. Opponent moves off from centre and plays next shot crosscourt and plays out the point

Backhand Drills

First volley down the line with a cross-court pass

Approacher moves forward plays forhand volley down the line while passer tries to pass cross-court; volleyer must cover the cross-court area and volley the ball into the open court.

Passing Shots Drills

Forehands Deep / Short (Dead Ball)

Drill Set-Up:Players start off in backhand corner (Doubles alley).Players move out to play first F.H. along baseline and then moves forwards to play short ball inside service box.Topic of Emphasis:Players should split step after first forhand and then move off for second shortball.VariationPlayers can alternate direction for both shots.If the ball is too low on the second ball it should be hit cross court, if high it should be hit down the line.

Forehand Drills

Inside out forehand

Live ball drillPlayers start in centre play back an inside out forhand back to the coach, then the player runs onto the short ball and hits a forehand cross court winner.

Forehand Drills

Backhand Backhand Drills - Ten...

<BR>Coach feeds live ball to Player who backhand returns<BR><BR>The coach then lays a cross court for the player who hits the ball at a target close to the baseline</BR>

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Forehand/Backhand Rally Rally ...

4 players. 2 on each side of the net. Player 1 hits a deep forehand,and a rally starts with each player hitting a deep forehand shot. When it is player 1's turn again they hit a deep backhand shot, and the rally continues. Rally alternates between forehand and backhand shots. Repeat the drill. The drill is continuous. 

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Aggressive Forehand Forehand D...

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.

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Tennis: 2 lines - Forehand and...

Players start in two lines, one behind the deuce service box and the other behind the advantage box. Coach feeds balls alternately to players on their left and right. Players on the coach's left hit forehands and those on coach's right hit backhands. Players are aiming to put the ball away, as close to the baseline as possible.

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1 Offense 1 Defense Forehand D...

2 players rally together in cross court direction. Player A hits all the balls aggressively. Player B hits all the balls defensively. After the point both players switch roles and play another rally.Drill specifications:5-10 min per sideWith more players on the court coach can use this drill strictly for the learning process or to make it really competitive. For learning purposes, players switch after few points to have a time to work on their shots as also to spend some time on different skills. For competitiveness, coach should put players into teams and play cross court points with clear defensive/offensive goals.

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Drop The Volley Forehand & Bac...

Set up as shown with three cones close to the net, with these cones being the player's target on their second shot. Player and coach stand at the net, and the coach feeds the ball to the forehand side.The Player hits a forehand volley to the coach who then hits it back to the backhand side, where the player must react quickly to backhand drop volley the ball cross-court, aiming to get the ball in between the three cones.

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Bounce and Hit Forehand & Back...

Players rally together. Player has to say &quot;bounce&quot; when the ball bounces on their side and say &quot;hit&quot; when they make contact with the ball.

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Backhands on the run Backhand ...

Players line up on forhand doubles alley and executes backhands on the run down the line. Opponent moves off from centre and plays next shot crosscourt and plays out the point

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Deep cross court Forehand Dril...

<BR>-The coach feeds down the line, the player runs to hit the ball cross court into the target area.<BR>First player to 3 shots (or higher if more advanced players) wins the game.<BR>-The drill can then be run similarly from the backhand corner.

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Down the line Forehand & Backh...

Coach feeds alternate ball 1 forehand followed by on backhand. Players hit two shots each before going to back of the que. Players have to ytry and hit the ball deep down the line.

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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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Forehand and Backhand Junior T...

Intention: Develop basic forehand and backhand technique.The group is divided into two- &quot;Hitters&quot; and &quot;Fielders&quot;.Hitters execute the drill, whilst fielders collect balls. Change roles after each player has 5 turns. Coach feeds simultaneously to the player at the front of each queue. Each player hits five balls (outside shot) and moves off the court and returns to the back of the opposite queue (players will alternate between forehand and backhand on each turn).NB: Coach must continue to reinforce key teaching points.

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Get comfortable Forehand Drill...

Cones are set in the ad corner. The coach feeds high balls to the forehand side, the player then executes forehand drive in the air to the ad side.

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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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Everything to 1 corner Forehan...

Standing in the deuce corner the coach feeds the ball to the player from the opposite end of the court. The coach should move the player around the court by feeding the ball to different parts of the court, but the player is only allowed to hit forehands to the deuce corner.

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Tennis: Hitting forehands from...

Players are working in groups of three.Player 1 is the 'working' player and players 2 and 3 are feeding the ball.Player 1 must hit only forehands and must hit one shot inside out to player 3 and one shot inside in to player 2.Player 2 hits forehands line, player 3 hits backhands cross.

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Tennis: Warm up - throwing and...

Players perform regular warm up routines based on running and dynamic stretching. The coach prepares activity stations to improve athletic skills related to the session's theme. The video is a suggested warm up which involves the coach feeding the ball to the player from the other side of the net. The player then has to catch the ball and throw it back to the coach. To ensure a full warm up vary where you throw the ball.

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Forehand Deep / Short Forehand...

Dead Ball Drill<br />Players start off in backhand corner (doubles Alley)<br />Players move out to play first forehand along the baseline and then moves forward to play a short ball inside the service box for a winner down the line

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Surprise your opponent Backhan...

The player rallies with other player using only backhand cross-court. When the player receives an easy ball he should play drop shot down the line.

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Directional Repetition Forehan...

The coach feeds two balls to a player all on one side of the court. In response, the player hits one cross court shot, and then a shot down the line.After two shots, the player rotates and does the same from the opposite side (i.e. if forehand for first two shots, next two will be backhand).

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Inside out forehand Forehand D...

Live ball drill<BR>Players start in centre play back an inside out forhand back to the coach, then the player runs onto the short ball and hits a forehand cross court winner.

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Cross Court Backhand/Backhand ...

Coach feeds the ball down the line to player 1 who plays a deep cross court backhand (shot 1). Player 2 returns also playing a deep cross court backhand (shot 2). Player 1 then plays a backhand down the line (shot 3) back to the coach. The drill is continuous playing the same shots. Rotate players 1 and 2.

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Band and maintain Backhand Dri...

The player wears resistance cords (bands are attached to the waist and ankles), whilst hitting backhand strokes. Resistance cords forces the player to bend knees and maintain low position.

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Backhand 3 Wide Balls Backhand...

Coach stands in front of the player. Coach tosses 3 different balls to the backhand side. First ball is close to the player; second ball is between the middle and the sideline; last ball is close to the sideline. Player hits and recovers after each shot.

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forhand ANSWERS
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how do you teach topspin? what grip to you use?

how do you teach topspin? what grip to you use?

becky farmer Coach, United States of America

how can i correct a slapping forehand

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

Coach, United States of America

Where to begin when coaching the volleying technique?

beginning volley technique

Archived User Coach

how can i correct a slapping f...

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

Coach, United States of America

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