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2 responses from backhand side

The coach feeds balls to the ad side. The player alternates hitting backhand down the line and backhand slice down the line.

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Tennis: Backhand slice - Sport...

Although it's possible to hit a slice from two-hands players should be encouraged to play this shot with one hand as it is far easier and more versatile. Use lots of small steps to prepare and position yourself for the shot - feet should run parallel with the tram lines. Bring the racquet up in preparation for the shot, with your second hand gently holding the throat of the racquet (this hand will release before the shot is played). Swing forward and downward towards the ball (the more downward momentum the more spin will be applied to the ball)

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Tennis: Backhand Slice - Sport...

Good warm up to use between players. Stand close to the net on opposite sides and backhand slice the ball to each other.

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Backhand slice - change of pac...

Players start the drill by rallying cross-court from the backhand corners.Player 1 can choose to slice a backhand down the line at any time and the point is then live. Player 1 can choose to hit the slice as an approach, or simply as a change of direction/pace in the rally.Players can play first to 7 points before player 2 has a turn at being the slicing player.If a mistake is made before the slice has been hit, it is not counted and the score remains the same.Players can find the slice down the line a difficult shot to play, particularly if they are used to using 2 hands on their backhand. They should be reminded to turn their shoulders well and follow the line of the ball with their feet and body.Players should make sure that they are in a good position to play the down the line shot, and be aware that in doing so they will be changing the pace, spin, direction, and flight path of the ball.Take care on it!

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Saving the lob with slice Back...

The coach feeds the ball to the forehand side, and the player responds with forehand volley. The coach hits the ball with lob to the backhand side, and the player runs back and save the point with backhand slice.

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Tennis: Doubles Backhand Slice...

Set up cones coach side on an angle, near the transverse line and doubles alley.Player stands on the deuce side.Coach feeds the balls to the middle of the court.Player executes backhand slice angle cross-court aiming for the cones.

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Slice On The Rise Forehand & B...

Player stands on the baselineCoach feeds high topspin ball to the backhand sidePlayer hits backhand slice on the rise

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Tennis: Backhand slice - Game ...

Players are working cross-court from their backhand corners and have to hit a backhand slice off every single ball. They also have to slice the ball deeper than the service line and cannot dropshot or come to the net.If a player has to hit a forehand or a topspin backhand they lose the point straight away.Players must take it in turns to feed the ball in and the point is played out in this way in the half-court with the tramlines being out, first to 11 points.

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Use slice weapon against rival...

Cones are set in the deep zone. The coach feeds balls to the backhand and the player hits a backhand slice aiming into deep zone.

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Keep the approach shot low Bac...

The coach feeds medium ball to the ad side, so that the player hits backhand slice approach shot down the line and runs to the net. The coach feeds another ball to the ad side, and the player finishes with backhand volley down the line.

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Touch the cross-court Backhand...

The coach and player stand close to the net on the ad side and rally together, whilst using backhand slice cross-court shots. This drill can also be used with two players, with the coach supervising and giving advice on how to develop and improve.

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Tennis: Backhand Variety - Spo...

Coach feeds balls to the backhand side. Player alternates backhand drive and backhand slice in cross court direction.

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Backhand Slice Return - Get Ba...

Player waits for the serve on the ad side.Coach serves wide from the ad side.Player executes deep backhand slice return in cross-court direction.<br>

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Tactical Domination From The A...

Coach feeds balls to the ad side.Player alternates hitting a backhand slice cross-court and an inside out topspin forehand .

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Deep & Short Backhand Drills -...

Player stands on the baseline. Coach feeds balls to the ad side.Player alternates hitting 2 backhands slice deep cross-court and 2 backhands stop shot down the line<br>

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Learn to use backspin Backhand...

The player drops the ball and applies backspin by hitting under the ball. The goal is to hit with enough spin to make the ball bounce and come back to the player.

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Tennis: 2 responses from backh...

The coach feeds balls to the ad side. The player alternates hitting backhand down the line and backhand slice down the line.

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Defensive slice off own side F...

The player stands on the baseline and the coach stands in front of the player on the same side. The coach feeds the ball off own side to the deuce corner. The player sprints and hits defensive slice down the line.

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Changing Spin and Direction Ba...

Coach feeds balls to the ad side.Player alternates hitting a backhand slice cross-court and a topspin backhand down the line.

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Answer drop shot Backhand Dril...

The player stands on the baseline and the coach stands close to the net. The coach feeds drop shot to the backhand side. The player sprints forward and hits deep backhand slice down the line off drop shot.

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Lob off drop Lob - Tennis Dril...

The player stands on the baseline. Cones mark the deep zone. The coach stands close to the net and feeds a drop shot to the backhand side and takes the racquet up. The player sprints forward and hits deep backhand slice lob off drop shot.

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Tennis: Low ball backhand - Sp...

The coach stands in front of the player and feeds low balls to the backhand. The player hits backhand over the net.

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Slice against slice Forehand D...

Player rallies with a coach using only forehand slices. The player and coach hit in cross-court direction.

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Baseline scenario Forehand & B...

The coach feeds fast ball to deuce side. The player runs and hits deep forehand cross-court. The coach immediately feeds drop shot to ad side, the player then sprints and hits deep backhand slice down the line.

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Tennis: Backhand Stage 3 - Spo...

Coach, 2 players, and a basket of balls. <p class="p1">Coach feeds ball 1 from just inside the t junction of the service box to the corner of the singles court. <p class="p1">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. <p class="p1">Coach feeds ball 2 mid court for player 1 to step into and hit a backhand down the line. <p class="p1">Coach then moves backwards along the line, feeds ball 3 just in front of the net for player 1 to move on to and hit a backhand down the court. <p class="p1">Player 1 moves to the back of the court, and player 2 steps in and the drill is repeated.

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Lob on the move Lob - Tennis D...

The coach feeds the ball to the backhand side and rises the racquet up. The player moves to the ball and hits backhand slice lob cross court. Coach's racquet is used as a point of reference for the player.

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Random Forehand Forehand & Bac...

Coach feeds balls to the ad sidePlayer executes regular backhand strokesFrom time to time, coach feeds one ball to the deuce sidePlayer adjusts the grip and hits regular forehand

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Return and drop Backhand Drill...

The coach serves wide from the ad side and the player hits deep backhand cross-court return. The coach feeds another ball to the ad sidem and the player finishes with backhand drop shot down the line.

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Win The Point After Drop Shot ...

Player starts on the baseline. Coach stands close to the net on the other side.Coach feeds drop shot to the backhand side. Player sprints to the ball and hits short ball back to the coach with backhand slice.Coach hits this ball to the forehand. Player finishes with forehand volley down the line.<br>

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could someone please advise what is best a one handed?

could someone please advise what is best a one handed backhand or 2 handed. I have a 14 year old girl who has amazing power who has been playing tennis for just over a yr is still doubting the one handed backhand lacks confidence in using it in matches . i would like to know should we continue to persuade her one handed is best but need to explain why. thankyou

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how can i make a 4 week plan for preparation for tennis tournament i'll play

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Hi Guys, How best to teach a return of serve

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone has a suggestion on how to teach a block return from serve and a slice return from serve to 13y.o juniors who are playing against big servers Cheers

Ciaran Cahill Coach, Ireland

How to teach single and double-handed backhands to U10s?

teaching single and doublehanded backhands to under 10s

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