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Tennis: Split and cross

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Linsent, Tennis coach

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The player stands with line between the legs. The player performs coordinated movement of split steps and crossovers in the fastest possible pace.

COACHING POINTS

Playing effectively at the net requires excellent footwork skills. That is why players should always work on their movement skills that will help them improve in the tennis-specific way. This drill puts an emphasis on basic part of the net game which is the split step. Being able to make quick and explosive split step will allow players to dynamically move to the volley positions when the reaction time is pretty short. The coach should make sure that players do this pattern effectively before they speed it up.

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Produce a player that recognises the value of varying the depth to dictate where the opponent plays from on the court. This session is great to learn the game as well as refine the skills to develop your player tactically and technically.

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The player wears resistance band attached to the waist and ankles. The coach feeds the balls to the forehand side, and the player hits only forehand volleys in a low dynamic position.

Volley Drills

Effective all-court volleys:

Cones (stations) are set on the player's side. The player starts from the first cone and the coach feeds the ball. The player then tries to hit the ball into the deuce zone. If he makes it he is allowed to move to the next station. If he doesn't he tries until he makes a successful shot.

Volley Drills

Drop and lob:

The coach feeds the ball to the backhand side, and the player hits backhand drop shot down the line and moves forward. The coach comes then to the net and feeds the ball to the backhand side. The player finishes with backhand volley lob cross-court.

Lob

All to ad:

The coach stands in the ad corner and the player stands at the net on the ad side. The coach and player rally together. The coach hits 2 balls to the ad side, 2 balls to the centre, and 2 balls to the deuce side. The player hits all the volleys back deep to the coach.

Volley Drills

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