Player serves from one side. Coach feeds random ball as a return. Player reacts and hits the next shot to the open space.
It is important that coach feeds different balls to make process more effective. Balls should be short, deep, flat, with topspin/backspin, to backhand/forehand etc. Coach should emphasise proper decisions related to different balls to improve also tactical skills.
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