Feed 3 balls, all forehands. The first is hit deep down the line, the second is a deep cross-court inside-out forehand, and the third can either be an approach shot down the forehand side or a drop shot. A couple variations: Add a non inside-out cross-court shot Have the player hit a higher, looping cross-court shot (Nadal ball) Throw in a lob after the drop shot
Quick feet Consistency Keep the shots deep
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
"It is not only useful for staff who are experienced but a valuable tool for those subject staff who have to take teams."
The variety of sessions across sports - sometimes we steal session ideas from one sport and use them with another.
As we enter the business end of the competition, we take a look at the remaining eight teams and the key talking points surrounding each side.