The player stands on the service line and the coach feeds random balls. The player then responds with forehand drop shots.
Drop shot is one of abilities where control is crucial. Learning how to position the racquet to make the ball bounce close to the net is a skill that has to be trained. Playing from the service line helps to achieve more success and increase self-confidence.
In this exercise, players work on control with forehand drop shot. Short distance from the net helps to work on footwork at the same time. The coach should emphasize high trajectory of the ball to make it drop as close to the net as possible.
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