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Tennis: Attacking Midcourt Balls

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DESCRIPTION

This drill should be used to help players deal with easy balls and get them to attack the ball.

The coach starts the drill with a mid-court feed, at various heights.

The player has to hit the ball to the targets either deep or angled.

The coach feeds 6 balls and then the next player starts.

COACHING POINTS

Remind players to take the ball near or around chest whenever possible.

More advanced players to hit the ball as it is rising to chest height.

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OFTEN USED WITH...

Approach and rally:

- Coach feeds the ball short.
- Player has to hit an approach shot and then play a rally.

Attacking

Attacking:

- Coach feeds in the ball.
- The net player can hit any ball, but cannot go behind the service line.
- Rotate after 6 points.

Attacking

Approach and Close:

The coach feeds into the service area.
-Before the coach feeds Player 1 has to nominate the corner into which they hit their approach shot.
-Player 1 plays an approach shot Player 2 has to hit down the line, Player 2 then finishes the rally at the net.

Attacking