Player serves from the deuce side and delivers a wide serve, in between the cones. The coach will then hit the ball back cross-court, where the player finishes with a slice down the line, aiming between the cones.
This is a progression of the Deuce Wide And Forehand Down Line drill above.
To build forehand as a successful weapon, the coach can modify the drill so the player has to hit a forehand drop shot down the line. It is important that player is able to take the same backswing for forehand and drop shot to keep the opponent guessing about the response.
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