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Tennis: Response To Deep Balls

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DESCRIPTION

  • The player starts on the baseline
  • The coach feeds deep balls to the deuce side
  • The player alternates responding to these balls with half-volley and movement back and hitting regular shot from deep zone

COACHING POINTS

  • In this drill, player works on responding to deep balls from the forehand side
  • Developing different responses, especially at young age, gives players possibilities to have skills that will allow them to adjust tactically to given situation, surface and style of play of the opponent
  • The coach should pay attention to players' footwork and make sure that all the responses go over the net
  • With a half-volley, the player should aim a little bit lower over the net to cut opponent's reaction time but from deeper area on the court, offensive approach can be incorporated with the goal to hit the ball with proper trajectory and excessive spin

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Deal With High Balls | Forehand Drills

Deal With High Balls:

  • Coach feeds high and short balls to the deuce side.
  • Player moves forward and alternates hitting attacking forehand after the bounce and forehand drive volley out of the air.


Forehand Drills
Build The Point With Confidence | Forehand Drills

Build The Point With Confidence:

  • The coach feeds 2 balls to the ad side and 1 ball to the deuce side
  • Player hits backhand cross-court, backhand down the line and forehand cross-court
  • Coach feeds the last ball shorter to the ad side
  • Player finishes with attacking backhand down the line

Forehand Drills
Attack With Courage | Attacking

Attack With Courage:

  • Coach feeds the ball to the ad side.
  • Player moves forward, hits an attacking backhand cross-court and moves into the net.
  • Coach hits the ball back, cross-court. The player finishes with a controlled deep backhand volley down the line.

Attacking
Attack With Comfort | Passing Shots Drills

Attack With Comfort:

  • Coach alternates feeding low and high short balls to the deuce side.
  • Player moves inside the court and hits offensive forehand into side zones from both points of contact.

 

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