Tennis: Width

Description

Use this drill after "crosscourt theory"

Purpose:

Understanding the importance of width

Coach feeds the ball to begin.

Central third of court is out.

Progress to 2 Players rallying full court

Feed underhand for 2 points alternately

Play to 11 points

Coaching points

• Contact of the racquet face on the outside of the ball for cross court
  >Racquet needs to face diagonally to across the court for crosscourt shot
• Skill - shot selection; understanding attacking and defensive positions, when to go crosscourt or down the line
• Low to high swing to try to get topspin
• Finish the stroke over the shoulder