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Tennis: One serve (progression)

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Encourage Depth of 2nd serve

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

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One serve - Under Pressure:

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.

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Early Return | 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.

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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.

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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

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