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Tennis: Hit deep to score

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Split the group into 2 teams.

One of each team goeas and stands in the box on the opposite side of the net and has to try and return the ball down the line each time.

They are not allowed out of the box to start with.

The Game.

Coach feeds alternate sides.

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Hit deep:

Split the players into 2 equal groups, Both hitting forehands.

Coach feeds left then right.

Players have to move out to the ball and try to hit the ball into the coned are down the line.

Play first team to score 10 points.

Forehand Drills

Forehands Line ball, with direction and change of direction.:

Drill Set-Up:

Two forehands shots down the line.

Third shot cross court.

Players start off on centre and controls rally with coach, players play third ball cross court.
Topic of Emphasis:
The down the line contact point should not be too close to the body and contact should be later for down the line.
Variation:
Second forehand can be inside out and the third can be down the line with depth.

Forehand Drills

Forehands. Live ball with direction and change of direction.:

Drill Set-Up:
Players start ofrf on centre and rallys 2 balls back to coach and plays third shot down the line.
Topic of Emphasis:

Players try to recover after first shot and try to hit to catch with depth.

Coach should not volley below the net.
Variation:
Second forehand could be inside out and third forehand could go cross court with depth.

Forehand Drills

Forehands. Forward / Insideout, with recovery. (Dead ball):

Drill Set-Up:
Players line up on centre; move out to play play strokes amd recovery back to centre (touch cones) then move out to play second ball.
Topic of Emphasis:

Players should take quick adjusting steps and as they get closer to ball smaller quicker steps should be taken just prior to contact.

Coach dictates the side.
Variation:

Players can alternate the direction of the shots.

Balls can be hit high or deep by the coach.

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