Players stay on the opposite sites of the net. Player A throws the ball underhand with dominant hand in cross court direction. Player B catches the ball and throws it back.
Throwing is a first step to possess good strokes in tennis. Players should be able to maintain consistent rally while throwing and catching. By doing this exercise, the players get familiar with necessary tennis skills like ball perception, reaction or position to the ball. To make it more demanding for more skilled players, coach can set up targets (cones) or give a number to achieve (25 balls in a row).
Tennis demands a unique combination of endurance, power, agility, and flexibility. Physical preparation determines how long careers last and how players perform when it matters most.
Ecological dynamics is transforming tennis coaching. This constraints-led approach develops adaptable, creative players who can solve problems in competition, not just execute drilled patterns.
The one-handed backhand is becoming rare, but when executed well, it remains one of tennis's most elegant and effective shots. Is it a dying art or a tactical advantage?