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Tennis: Make it Deep

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DESCRIPTION

Deep zone is set.
Player stands at the net.
Coach feeds balls to the ad side.
Player hits deep backhand volleys in different directions.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill player works on deep backhand volley. Cones give constant feedback to the player according to his quality so player can correct himself after too short or too deep balls. Coach should teach players to focus on control by using proper footwork and more backspin instead of power which doesn’t guarantee consistency. If this exercise is too easy coach can vary height and power of own shots to make it more challenging for the player.

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Mini Tennis:

2 players volley crosscourt to ground strokeers (second volley position)

Volley Drills

Net game reaction:

Player stands at the service line. Coach feeds the ball to the player's forehand side. The player returns the ball to the coach using a forehand volley shot. Coach hits the ball short to the backhand side. Player runs and responds with backhand volley drop shot.

Volley Drills

Move and drop:

Cones are set close to the net on the ad side. The player stands close to the net on the deuce side, and the coach feeds the balls to the player's backhand. The player hits backhand drop volley into the cones and moves across the net.

Volley Drills

Make use of cross-court shots:

The coach feeds the ball to the deuce side. The player hits forehand cross-court and moves to the net and the coach hits the ball back down the line. The player finishes with deep backhand volley cross-court.

Volley Drills

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