Coach, 3 players, and a basket of balls. Players 1,2 and 3 line up on the baseline.
Players rotate positions and return to starting point. Drill continues.
Players to concentrate on their own feed, and not be distracted by what is happening around them.
Good quick footwork to have feet in the correct position to play the correct shots.
Lots of energy. Encourage the players to keep up the high intensity.
Return shots from players can be played anywhere in the court.
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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