Tennis: On the Rise

Add another element to your modern game with the modern forehand, and play like Nadal and Federer!

The player stands on the baseline, and the coach faces the player. The coach throws balls to the deuce side, and the player alternates forehand after the bounce and forehand in the air.

Ability to play offensive forehands in the air is more and more important in modern tennis. Players have to learn how to position to the ball to hit forcing shots even while being just in front of the baseline

The coach feeds 3 balls to the backhand side (deep, medium, short). The player hits forehand inside in and recovers to the middle after each shot.

Player imitates forehand stroke, focussing on taking the racquet back with the non-dominant hand.

Player stands on the baseline. Coach feeds high topspin ball into one of the corners. Player tries to hit the ball on the rise without moving back.

Drill specifications:

4 reps per set

If coach has more players during the session he can set up 2 lines of players and work on forehand and backhand at the same time. With less players coach can focus just on one groundstroke for few minutes and then switch to the next one. Incorporating specific fitness exercises focused on shoulder strength is a good way to prevent possible injuries because of the higher point of contact.