Tennis: Returning with Angles

Player serves from one of the sides - ad or deuce. The player then has to hit 6 serves from 3 different spots (T, Middle, Sideline). To develop accuracy ask the player to get all 6 serves in the opposite service box.

Player serves on his/her own side and tries to hit the back fence after one bounce.

Player sits on both knees on the ground. Player executes top spin serve.

Player kneels down, putting one knee on the floor. Player serves from this position.

The player imitates serving action, and then takes backswing and touches the back 2 times with the edge of the racquet.

Player serves wide from the Ad side and moves to the net. Coach feeds the ball to the backhand. Player executes a backhand volley down the line into the deep zone.

Player uses a small medicine ball with the loop. Player imitates the serving motion by throwing the ball to their partner. The loop attached to the ball helps to achieve proper motion for the serve.

Player stands on the ad side with a cone in hand. Coach serves from the ad side. Player then catches the ball inside the cone and throws it over the net. During the first few tennis lessons, it can be too hard for kids to return the ball with the racquet. So the coach has to adapt to this situation and still improve returning skills; using a cone is a great opportunity to imitate a returning environment and improve receiving abilities.

Player serves wide from the deuce side. Coach throws a ball to the deuce side. Player hits forehand down the line and recovers. Coach throws another ball to the ad side. Player runs around and hits forehand inside in.

Player stands on the ad side. Coach provides easy serve. Player hits offensive return inside the court using only the forehand stroke.

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.

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.

Player stands on the deuce side. Coach serves to the T. Player executes backhand return using open stance.

The coach stands next to the doubles alley and the player serves wide from the ad side. The player's goal is to serve to the coach.

Player serves wide from the deuce side. Coach hits an easy ball to the center. Player moves forward and hits deep forehand approach shot cross-court. Coach feeds the ball to the ad side. Player finishes with deep backhand volley down the line.

Player serves wide from the deuce side. Coach hits the ball back in a cross-court direction. Player steps inside the court and hits a forehand drop shot cross-court.

Player executes regular serve. Player focuses on bringing the tossing arm to the opposite pocket as well as on moving the hitting arm to the left side of the body.

Player serves to the body from the ad side and comes into the net. Coach feeds the ball to the deuce side. Player finishes with a deep forehand volley cross-court.

Player serves to the T from deuce side. Coach feeds the ball to the Ad side. Player runs around and hits a forehand inside out.

Description Play out the point after the serve and if the returner hits the depth area and eventually wins the point will receive bonus points. Encourages returner to put pressure on opponent.