Player and coach rally together.
The player hits shots in this pattern:
In this drill the player works on consistency and placement of the ball.
It is important to play the rally for as long as possible to guarantee improvement in a player's repetition, accuracy and fitness.
Explain to the player that by changing direction a lot will force the opponent to run more, so it will increase his/her chances of a successful, point winning shot.
Most club players practise the serve on its own and then have no idea what to do with the ball that comes back. Serve plus one is the pattern that turns a good serve into a won point.
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