This drill is designed to keep both players on there toes and in racket preperation mode (head up- eye level). The server is given a lane to aim unknowingly at the last moment just before the release of the serves toss.
Server: is to continuously increase the pace of serves provided keeping the serve motion "continuous" and "powerless". Returner: is to be on there toes "bouncing" not letting the heels ever touch the ground. Racket head should be centered your body with the head at least eye level. Returner: regardless FH or BH the returner should always be coming forward towards the ball (in a attacking fashion)
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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