Coach feeds the ball down the line to player 1 who plays a deep cross court backhand (shot 1).
Player 2 returns also playing a deep cross court backhand (shot 2).
Player 1 then plays a backhand down the line (shot 3) back to the coach.
The drill is continuous playing the same shots.
Rotate players 1 and 2.
Player to hit the basll with depth.
Recover to starting position to meet the next shot.
Ball to be hit at the top of the bounce.
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