In this drill, Player works on concise movement and baseline strokes. Movement in a figure of 8 puts emphasis on movement in all directions to be able to make the balls: moving inside on shorter balls and recovering behind the baseline after the hit. Coach can make this drill more challenging by increasing the pace of the feed and also by increasing the number of balls in a set.
Wimbledon arrives at the end of June and the grass court swing transforms how the game is played. Low bounces, slippery footing, and rewards for forward play demand a different tactical mindset. Here is how to coach it.
With Roland Garros centre stage in May, clay court tennis demands a different toolkit: controlled sliding, longer rallies, and patient point construction. Here is how to coach the surface that humbles power players and rewards craft.
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