A) Players play 1 on 1 using half court including doubles alley. the challenge is to hit 20 shots over the service line before the other players. Once completed rotate players. B) Progression to points. Players now play first to 5 points. Before each point however they need to hit 4 shots over the service line ,only then the point can be played out. Whenever player gets to 5 there is rotation. Can use winners up losers down format.
- encourage hitting with net clearence - encourage net transition - "happy" feet and split stepping essential
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Indoor courts give players less time and less room. Help them sharpen their split step, shorten their swing and stay calm, and winter becomes a season of real progress.
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