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Player 2 has to tell player 1 where they are returning before the serve. Server only has one serve (depending o n the level of the player). Player 2 is rewarded bonus points for htiing into designated area and eventually winning the point.

COACHING POINTS

  • Returner must split step at the right time. i.e. just before the server contacts the ball.
  • Transfer the body weight forward.

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    Players return the serve down the line and take it in turns to serve.

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    Returning with Depth:

  • Place Throw down lines (TDL) 1m inside the baseline on the servers side

    • The server 2nd serves and the returner is trying to return the ball between the TDL and the baseline. Play out the point after the serve and if the returner hits the depth area and eventually wins the point they get a bonus point.

    Advanced progression - returner receiving both 1st and 2nd serves inside the baseline or close to the service box.

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    Returning with Angles | Serve and Return

    Returning with Angles:

  • TDL are placed half a metre inside the singles service line

    • The server 2nd serves and the returner aims for the target.

    Progression - As before however, server plays out the point and the returner gains a bonus point if the returner hit the designated area and eventually wins the point

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    Returning with Angles - Progression | Serve and Return

    Returning with Angles - Progression:

    The server then plays out the point and returner gains bonus points if the angled returns hit the designated areas between the service line and the inside tramline and eventually wins the point.

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