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Tennis: One serve - Under Pressure

I have used many of the tennis drills and as a result my two High...

Linsent, Tennis coach

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Player 1 has only one serve and the score is 30 - 30.

The first player to win 3 games is the winner.

If player 1 successfully makes the serve and wins the point they win the game.

If not they only have 1 serve for the next point. If they win that point the game goes to sudden death.

COACHING POINTS

Server to develop / maintain routine between serves. i.e. The amount of ball bounces or relaxed breathing.

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Serve and Return - Accuracy and consistency session

Get your players mastering their first and seconds serves while also working on their ability to return a speedy serve!

OFTEN USED WITH...

Chip and Charge:

Player 1 only has one serve. Player 2 returns and follows it into the net to volley or smash. The server should not be allowed to lob the first shot. Player 2 should aim for either a deep return or cross court.

Play out the points and first to seven points is the winner.

Serve and Return

Deep 2nd Serve:

Place some throw down lines (TDL)2 feet inside the service line.

The server has to serve the ball aiming to get it between the TDL and the service line. If the serve is in the designated area and the server wins the point they score 2 points, if its short they score one point

Serve and Return

One serve (progression):

Tactic
Encourage Depth of 2nd serve

Description
Same as t30028a however the server serves shorter than TDL and eventually loses the point the returner receives 2 points.

Serve and Return

Early Return:

Player 1 only has one serve. Player 2 is returning the ball whilst 1 metre inside the baseline or closer if the serve is short. Player 2 should be aiming for either target A or B.

Serve and Return

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