The aim is to encourage players to progressively attack on the move.
Coach feeds 3 balls to player A as per diagram.
Player A should aim to hit the return ball down the centre of the court.
Player A then joins the queue and Player B joins the drill.
The drill should be continuous.
Players to hit the ball on the rise or top of the bounce.
Good use of footwork to get feet around the ball.
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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