The coach feeds two balls to a player all on one side of the court. In response, the player hits one cross court shot, and then a shot down the line.
After two shots, the player rotates and does the same from the opposite side (i.e. if forehand for first two shots, next two will be backhand).
Coaching a group of players is a challenge for any coach. Knowing players strengths and weaknesses is a necessity to prepare successful tennis practice. Playing from the basket puts a lot of pressure on short intervals which means 2-3 shots in a row. Rest of the players should be occupied with other physical activities to improve and be involved while waiting for their turn.
Indoor courts give players less time and less room. Help them sharpen their split step, shorten their swing and stay calm, and winter becomes a season of real progress.
A tiebreak is a short sprint where every point is worth the same as a break of serve. The players who win them are rarely the ones who hit hardest. Here is how to coach the patterns, habits and scoreboard thinking that win the big points.
Most club players practise the serve on its own and then have no idea what to do with the ball that comes back. Serve plus one is the pattern that turns a good serve into a won point.
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