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Tennis: Serve and Recover

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Coach is in front of the player. Coach rolls the ball on the ground quickly after player serves the ball. Player's goal is to recover behind the baseline before ball goes between the legs.

COACHING POINTS

Players like to stare at the ball after they serve. It is common mistake to land inside the baseline and don't recover behind it. Players have to make recovery automatic to make sure that they are ready for short and deep returns. Ball rolled on the ground is a great tool that helps players to have visual recovery clue.

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