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Tennis: Backhand Approach

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Players start iff in no mans land. Players approach the backhand, gets into the first volley position (Backhand), then changes to forehand for second volley down the open court

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Backhand:

Coach feeds live ball to Player who backhand returns

The coach then lays a cross court for the player who hits the ball at a target close to the baseline

Backhand Drills

Backhand 3 Wide Balls:

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.

Backhand Drills

Approach on the run:

Coach stands on the player's side. Coach throws low ball around the service line. Player hits backhand approach shot down the line on the run.

Backhand Drills

Backhand cross court with quick cones:

Player moves around the cones as fast as possible and hits backhand cross court.

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