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Tennis: Put Pressure On The Backhand

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DESCRIPTION

  • Both player and coach stand on their ad side.
  • Player rallies with coach using pattern based on backhand topspin cross-court, backhand slice cross-court and forehand down the line.

COACHING POINTS

  • In this drill the player improves different strokes from the baseline and learns how to maintain good quality shots whilst hitting into the same spot on the court.
  • Placing different shots with different spins into rival’s backhand is a good way to check the opponent’s consistency and patience.
  • Only well-prepared rivals will be able to maintain a good rally without taking too much risk after hitting a few backhands in a row.
  • For more advanced players the coach can make them play the point out after executing a tactical pattern without a mistake.

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Push Out | Rally Drills

Push Out

Mark out continuations of the outside tram lines behind the court.

Play out normal points but player can claim bonus points if the win the point after 'pushing' their opponent beyond the tram-lines.

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Progression of Serve and Volley | Rally Drills

Progression of Serve and Volley

Description
same as t30031 however if server can make 1st volley a winner they score 2 extra points.

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Queen/King of Depth | Rally Drills

Queen/King of Depth


-Both players have cones approx 2 meters in front of base line (depending on players skill level.
-Players gain a point each time they hit between the cone and the base line.
-First player to 11 points wins the game.
To make the drill easier it can be played on one half of the court and later progressed to full court.
The game can also be started with with a second serve.

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Plus and Minus Rewards | Rally Drills

Plus and Minus Rewards

Players play the point out from their hand in a full court as normal.

If they win the point with a clear winner or by forcing an error from their opponent they get plus 1 point. However, if they make an unforced error of any kind, they get minus 1 point.

Players can play until 1 player reaches plus or minus 7 points.

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