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Tennis: 2 in 2 out ladder

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Player stands next to the ladder. Player alternates legs while stepping in and out of the ladder. This drill is a great exercise to improve speed and agility of the tennis player.

COACHING POINTS

To improve fitness and speed of player look to increase intensity by encouraging the player to work harder during random 30 seconds intervals over 5 mins.

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