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Tennis: Centre Mix

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Coach and player rally together. Coach hits different balls (left, right, high, low). Player responds with volleys/overheads to the centre.

COACHING POINTS

Consistency is a first step to be successful at the net. Players have to feel comfortable while coming in and it can only happen when they feel confident. Variety of balls is a good challenge for players because they have to adjust to different balls and place it into the proper area.

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Control the Depth - Backhand:

Coach feeds balls to one side. Player hits 6 volleys in a particular pattern: 2 deep, 2 average, 2 short.

Backhand Drills

Control the Depth - Forehand:

Coach feeds balls to one side. Player hits 6 volleys in a particular pattern: 2 deep, 2 average, 2 short.

Forehand Drills

Know Your Place - Backhand Cross Court:

Coach feeds balls to the backhand side. Player hits backhand volley cross court and recovers to the cone. Proper spot after cross court backhand is on the deuce side. Coach should explain to players that they have to be on the same side where they hit the ball. This rule is crucial at the net because player has to cover first down the line passing shot (down the line crosses the net faster than cross court).

Backhand Drills

Know Your Place - Backhand Down Line:

Coach feeds balls to the backhand side. Player hits backhand volley down the line and recovers to the cone. Proper spot after down the line backhand is on the ad side. Coach should explain to players that they have to be on the same side where they hit the ball. This rule is crucial at the net because player has to cover first down the line passing shot (down the line crosses the net faster than cross court).

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