Tennis: Length

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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

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