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1/2 Court lob start

One player starts on the base line with the other players at the net. The point starts with the player on the base line hitting a lob over the player who is stood at the net. The net player must recover by running around the ball and play the ball back into the opposition's side of the court. Point is now live.

Lob

Add Some Variety

Coach feeds short balls to the player. Player alternates offensive shot and drop shot.

Forehand Drills

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.

Attacking

Backhand on the rise

Coach stands in front of the player between the service boxes. The player stands close to the baseline. The coach feeds the ball from their own side to the backhand side of the player. The player needs to move and respond with a backhand around shoulder height

Backhand Drills

Deuce Pressure Return Progression

Coach serves wide from the deuce side, and the player hits a forehand cross-court return, aiming for the ball to bounce in the coned area. The coach then hits a ball again from the deuce side, and the player must come forward and hit a forehand cross-court volley into the coned area.

Forehand Drills

Forehand inside in

The coach feeds balls to the player's ad side from the opposite end of the court. Starting from the centre of their baseline the player, who stays on the balls of his/her's feet, moves into position and hits forehand inside in between two cones placed in one corner of the opposite end of the court.

Forehand Drills

Killer Doesn't Always Mean Power

Coach feeds short balls to one side. Player alternates between aggressive drive and drop shot.

Attacking

Learn How To Attack

Player stands close to the net. Coach feeds easy ball to the forehand side, and the player hits it aggressively without touching the net with the racquet.

Attacking

Return With Courage

Coach delivers easy second serve. Player attacks with forehand to the backhand corner. Coach hits the ball short and player finishes to the other side.

Attacking

Take It From Your Legs

Coach stays at the service line. Coach feeds balls to the backhand side. Player slices the ball with an objective to make it bounce inside the service line.

Backhand Drills

Offensive Running Volley Attac...

Player starts on the service line.Coach stands close to the net and feeds the ball off own side.Player sprints forward and hits finishing angle volley on the run.

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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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Attack it or drop it Forehand ...

Player stands on the baseline. Coach feeds an easy ball and stays on the baseline or moves far behind it. Player has to make proper decision according to the coach’s position. If the coach is on the baseline player should attack the easy ball with a powerful groundstroke. If the coach moves far behind the baseline player should hit a drop shot.Drill specifications:4 repetitions per setSmall number of repetitions is required to achieve quality work. Peripheral vision is one of the skills that is necessary to effectively execute offensive strokes. Waiting players should work on making quick decisions after the visual sign so coach should prepare physical drills based on quick reaction.

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Offensive Forehand Return Fore...

Player stands on the ad side.Coach provides easy serve.Player hits offensive return inside the court using only the forehand stroke.

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Attacking Attacking - Tennis D...

<BR>- Coach feeds in the ball.<BR>- The net player can hit any ball, but cannot go behind the service line.<BR>- Rotate after 6 points.

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Offensive response to high bal...

The player stands on the baseline and the coach feeds high ball. The player moves forward and hits forehand in the air to the ad side.

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Offensive-minded response Fore...

Player stands on the baseline. Coach feeds high topspin ball into one of the corners. Player tries to hit the ball on the rise without moving back.Drill specifications:4 reps per setIf coach has more players during the session he can set up 2 lines of players and work on forehand and backhand at the same time. With less players coach can focus just on one groundstroke for few minutes and then switch to the next one. Incorporating specific fitness exercises focused on shoulder strength is a good way to prevent possible injuries because of the higher point of contact.

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Backhand Can Finish The Point ...

Player starts on the baselineCoach alternates feeding low and high short balls to the backhand sidePlayer moves forward and hits offensive backhand into side zones from different points of contact<br>

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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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Short Opportunity Attacking - ...

Coach feeds first ball deep to the forehand side.Player hits deep forehand down the line.Coach feeds second ball short to the backhand side.Player quickly runs around and hits offensive forehand inside in.

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Aggressive Forehand to Deuce F...

In this drill, the player works on aggressive forehand. This exercise is a demanding work for the body so if coach sees that players get tired really quick, it is a visible sign that more off-court workout has to be done to prepare the body for tennis' specifications.The coach stands in the deuce corner, and hits easy balls. The player hits all aggressive forehands to the deuce corner.

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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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Add Some Variety Forehand Dril...

Coach feeds short balls to the player. Player alternates offensive shot and drop shot.

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Return With Courage Attacking ...

Coach delivers easy second serve. Player attacks with forehand to the backhand corner. Coach hits the ball short and player finishes to the other side.

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Prepare the Offense Forehand D...

The player rallies with the coach using forehand cross court. The player hits 2 balls after the bounce and one shot in the air with the swinging volley.

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Learn How To Attack Forehand D...

Player stands close to the net. Coach feeds easy ball to the forehand side, and the player hits it aggressively without touching the net with the racquet.

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Bonus for good positioning For...

2 players play points against each other. Each player has a chance for additional points if he/she moves inside the baseline after a good offensive shot that forces the opponent to play defensively.Drill specifications:1-2 points and switch2 players compete with each other. With more players coach can set up specific footwork drills to improve movement or let players watch the points and pay attention especially to moving inside the baseline after a good offensive shot. This drill can work as a competition where players work individually or in teams.

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One Regular, One Drive Forehan...

The player stands on the baseline, and the coach faces the player. The coach throws balls to the deuce side, and the player alternates forehand after the bounce and forehand in the air.Ability to play offensive forehands in the air is more and more important in modern tennis. Players have to learn how to position to the ball to hit forcing shots even while being just in front of the baseline

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Attacking forehand slice Foreh...

Coach feeds short ball to the forehand side.Player moves inside the court, hits attacking forehand slice deep down the line and takes proper position at the net.

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Attack and finish Forehand & B...

The coach serves second serve from the ad side and the player hits offensive forehand return to the ad side. The coach defends and hits easier ball back. The player finishes with deep forehand to the deuce side.

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Attack + play points inside th...

2 players play points against each other. Player B feeds an easy ball. Player A attacks it and the point begins. Player A has to play the point all the time inside the baseline. Drill specifications:2-3 points and switchPoints are short so players can play few rallies in a row before they switch. Playing inside the baseline requires great footwork skills and many shots played in low position so lunges can be performed by waiting players to improve legs’ strength and become more natural while playing shots in really low position.

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Attack + play points inside th...

2 players play points against each other. Player B feeds an easy ball. Player A attacks it and the point begins. Player A has to play the point all the time inside the baseline. Drill specifications:2-3 points and switchPoints are short so players can play few rallies in a row before they switch. Playing inside the baseline requires great footwork skills and many shots played in low position so lunges can be performed by waiting players to improve legs’ strength and become more natural while playing shots in really low position.

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Consider point of contact Fore...

Player stands on the baseline. Coach feeds shorter balls with different heights. Player picks the right offensive method according to the ball’s height. Higher balls are hit with powerful strokes; lower balls are hit with more topspin and control.Drill specifications:4 repetitions per setWith more players on the court students make 2 lines and work on forehand and backhand separately. It allows the coach to put more players in play and work on proper tactical decisions. Waiting players should perform reaction drills to accelerate learning process and improve offensive skills in the hitting drill.

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Step In, Step Out Cross-Court ...

Cones are set on the ad side.Coach alternates feeding short and deep balls to the ad side.Player steps in and hits offensive backhand cross-court off short balls and moves back and hits neutral topspin backhand cross-court off deep balls.

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Backhand with Variation Backha...

The coach stands at the net (ad side) while the player is on the baseline (ad side), and both rally together. The player uses only backhand stroke. The coach keeps regular rally and hits random high ball to allow the player to hit backhand in the air.Modern tennis is an offensive game so players can't use backhands only to keep the ball in play. Players like Djokovic or Wawrinka show us that an ability to be offensive, keep the ball deep and rip it down the line are factors that can win the match

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Finish in 3 shots Forehand & B...

2 players play points against each other. Player A has to finish the point in 3 shots to win.Drill specifications:2-3 points and switchPoints are short so players can play few rallies in a row before they switch. With more players on the court waiting players should perform physical activities to improve footwork or they can observe other players to learn different tactical approaches.

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Tennis: 3 variations on the fo...

Cones are set in the deuce corner. The coach feeds 3 balls to the forehand side. The player executes forehand after the bounce, forehand drive in the air, and forehand volley in cross-court direction.

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Tennis: Backhand regular + For...

Coach feeds first ball deep to the ad side. Player hits deep backhand cross-court. Coach feeds another ball short to the deuce side. Player moves inside the court and attacks down the line using forehand stroke.

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All forehand to deuce corner F...

Cones are set in the deuce corner. The coach feeds random balls. The player has to use forehand from the all court and hit the balls to the deuce corner.

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9 spots to AD Forehand Drills ...

Cones are set in the ad corner.Coach feeds 3 kinds of balls: deep, medium and short in 3 directions: deuce, middle, ad.Player hits offensive shot to the ad and recovers back to the middle after every shot.

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offensive SESSIONS
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Adapting to Different Points of Contact

To work on the forehand in different situations that require varying points of contact. To understand the necessity for technical adaptation when dealing with low, medium, and high balls.

Learning to take the ball early and inside the court

Get your players to take the ball at the top of the bounce, making the shot easier for themselves while simultaneously giving their opponent less time!

Match Ready - Backhand Stroke

To work on technical and tactical aspects of backhand stroke from different areas on the court

Mid Court Shot Execution

Develop weapons that will allow for successful performance in the mid court area.

Punchy Volleying With Accuracy and Intent

Put some punch in your players' volleys and have them closing down the angle to put pressure on their opposition as they go on the attack!

Mix the Game Up Using the Drop Shot

Add an extremely useful weapon to your players arsenal by teaching them how to perfect the drop shot!

Multi-Dimensional Practice

Coach your players to use a variety of shots on court and play in a multi-dimensional style, with this attacking session

The Beginning of the Point

To work on different aspects of the serve and return and to engrain shots that players could call upon at the start of the point.

Keep Constant Pressure On Your Opponent

To understand how to put pressure on the rival and work on specific patterns behind and inside the baseline.

Solid game based on fundamental principles

To work on players baseline game focusing predominantly on reactions but also technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects of building and winning a rally.

Let's Drive It - Attack with your Tennis

With this session, get your players hitting down the line more with the powerful drive shot and playing more attacking tennis.

Avoid the Danger Zone: Using the Whole Court

Don't play an easy mid-court return - Teach players to go on the offensive by aiming for the far corners and hitting the lines

Attacking forehand tactics and technique plan

The shot is a forehand that goes down the line on what would be the backhand side of the person hitting the ball.
offensive ANSWERS
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How do you beat someone who is clearly inferior but?

How do you beat someone who is clearly inferior but just keeps the ball in play?

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What is the most effective serve in racquetball?

What is the most effective serve in racquetball?

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How do I persuade a player to try my tactics?

I have a left hand player who is very aggressive at the baseline, but he doesn't really want to go to the net. I think if he comes to the net he will improve a lot, so what can I do with players to get them to try new ideas?

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Use The middle of The court

How to best use The middle of The court?

Costel Coravu Coach, Romania

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