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DESCRIPTION

The coach feeds the balls to the deuce side, whilst the player hits forehand cross court into a specific zone for doubles.

COACHING POINTS

Cross court shot is different in doubles match in comparison to a single match. The court is wider as also there are 4 players on the court so using doubles alleys is a priority to keep the ball away from the rival at the net.

In this drill the player works on a specific forehand cross court. The player tries to locate the ball between the cones and the doubles sideline. This placement keeps the ball away from the rival at the net as also it opens up the court for our partner at the net. With more players coach can put one player at the net as a rival and let him try to get the opponent cross court shots.

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Doubles-Specific Practice

Work on the tactical and technical areas of the doubles game, making your players aware of the different priorities needed than in a singles match!

OFTEN USED WITH...

Spanish style:

Working on net clearance and top spin
Place 4 rackets on top of the net.
Players should aim to hit the ball to the last quarter of the court.
Pairs take it in turns and rally for the highest score.

Forehand Drills

Stop the shot's follow through:

The player imitates a return of the first serve, focusing on not following through with the swing after the shot, playing it almost like a block.

Forehand Drills

Smarter than the opponent:

Coach feeds the angle shot. Player runs diagonally forward and hits drop shot down the line.

Drill specifications:

1 repetition per set

One player is working with the coach so other players should perform speed exercises to improve their movement to the ball. On clay court coach should demand sliding to the ball; on harder surface full sprint without stopping is required to answer the angle shot.

Forehand Drills

Short and Compact:

The coach stands behind the player with racquet in front of the body,and the player shadows forehand volley. The coach's racquet prevents from taking too big backswing.

Forehand Drills

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