Tennis: Lob

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DESCRIPTION

Coach, 2 players, basket of balls.

Coach feeds the ball to player 1 towards the centre of the baseline.

Player 1 plays a forehand lob over player 2, who is stood on the T junction of the service box area, to land inside the court.

Player 2 cannot leave the service box area, but can play the ball if they can reach it.

Coach continues to feed another ball.

Players rotate after 6 feeds.

COACHING POINTS

Encourage player 1 to hit enough depth on the shot to clear player 2.

Quick feet in position to play the shot.

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