Tennis: Length

Description

Can use this rally as a progression of "Height" drill

Purpose:

Understanding the importance of length

Start with a coach feeding the balls from the other side of the net. Only shots landing deep of service line count as "in". 

Progress to a rally with 2 Players full court

Play up to 11 points.

Feed underhand for 2 points alternately.

Coaching points

• Create height and correct flight of the ball over the net
• Use the body correctly to generate height and spin: knee bend and rotation of the upper body
• Ensure early contact of the ball