Coach stands on the player's side. Coach throws low ball around the service line. Player hits backhand approach shot down the line on the run.
Nowadays, tennis is getting quicker so reaction and ability to perform shots on the run are primary skills for all tennis players. By playing approach shot on the run, player cuts opponent time down and forces the rival to hit weaker passing shot.
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