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Tennis: Attacking and dominating with the serve

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-Player 1 is serving in shaded area all the time.
-Player 2 is not allowed to stand in the tramlines before player 1 serves.
-After the return play out the point.
-Each pair keeps their score and plays first to 7 points.

COACHING POINTS

  • The server should be trying to dominate the rally with their serve pulling player 2 into or beyond the tramlines
  • Server has to try and finish the point within 2 shots after the serve.

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

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