Drill takes place within the service box on each side of the net.
Coach feeds the ball underarm with one bounce to the player.
The player returns the ball with a forehand for the coach to catch directly or with one bounce before catching.
Coach feeds again varying the feed to make use of all the service box.
Drill continues.
Ball to be returned at the top of the bounce.
Good quick footwork to get feet in the correct position to play the return shot.
Player to judge racquet speed for accuracy of the return shot - catch should be comfortable for the coach.
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