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Tennis: Long and short down the line

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DESCRIPTION

-The Coach feeds (i) long then (ii) short.
-Each player has two shots,both must go down the line.
-Player is aiming for the targets.

COACHING POINTS

Make sure the player is hitting the depth on both shots

Remind players to use enough net clearance i.e. height over the net, since they are hitting over the highest part of the net.

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Approach and rally:

- Coach feeds the ball short.
- Player has to hit an approach shot and then play a rally.

Attacking

Attacking Midcourt Balls:

This drill should be used to help players deal with easy balls and get them to attack the ball.

The coach starts the drill with a mid-court feed, at various heights.

The player has to hit the ball to the targets either deep or angled.

The coach feeds 6 balls and then the next player starts.

Attacking

Attacking:

- Coach feeds in the ball.
- The net player can hit any ball, but cannot go behind the service line.
- Rotate after 6 points.

Attacking

Approach and Close:

The coach feeds into the service area.
-Before the coach feeds Player 1 has to nominate the corner into which they hit their approach shot.
-Player 1 plays an approach shot Player 2 has to hit down the line, Player 2 then finishes the rally at the net.

Attacking

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