In this drill, player works on the consistency and control of the forehand drive. Shots in the air require good footwork and positioning - coach has to make sure that players improve these areas. Additionally, it is crucial to work on proper pace to have desirable amount of repetitions needed to build confidence with this shot. With more advanced players coach can hit the balls with topspin to see how they can adapt their own technique against much more difficult lob shot.
On-court coaching is now fully legal, technology continues to advance, and the ATP calendar evolves. Here's what tennis coaches need to know for 2026.
Tennis demands a unique combination of endurance, power, agility, and flexibility. Physical preparation determines how long careers last and how players perform when it matters most.
Ecological dynamics is transforming tennis coaching. This constraints-led approach develops adaptable, creative players who can solve problems in competition, not just execute drilled patterns.
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