Player pretends to play a return of the serve.
Player practises moving their bottom hand up on the grip while 'hitting'.
This technical drill is a priority for players who compete at a higher standard.
While trying to respond to fast serves, players have to move the grip up to achieve more control.
By keeping the racquet higher, there is a shorter leverage which results in less power and more control of the ball.
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