In this drill player works on tactical scenario including serve and offensive forehand. Wide serve is always a good option to open the court so players should practise this direction quite often to be able to execute it sistematically while playing matches. Easier response from the opponent is a great opportunity to attack so this mindset coach has to instill in players. Most of the time player looks for shots to the deuce or ad side while attacking but coach should explain to them that from time to time it is a good option to attack deeply to the center and come to the net after the shot. It won't only surprise the opponent but it will also limit rival's possiblities to successfuly hit difficult passing shot.
Indoor courts give players less time and less room. Help them sharpen their split step, shorten their swing and stay calm, and winter becomes a season of real progress.
A tiebreak is a short sprint where every point is worth the same as a break of serve. The players who win them are rarely the ones who hit hardest. Here is how to coach the patterns, habits and scoreboard thinking that win the big points.
Most club players practise the serve on its own and then have no idea what to do with the ball that comes back. Serve plus one is the pattern that turns a good serve into a won point.
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