Coach, 2 players, and a basket of tennis balls. Player 1 starts off on the centre of the baseline.
Coach has to move backwards along the line to deliver the feeds.
Drill repeated with player 2.
Quick feet to be used to get around the court, in order to make the shots.
Player to keep up work rate. This is a high intensity drill.
Ball to be hit on the rise or top of the bounce.
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