1 player and basket of tennis balls.
Coach feeds to player 1 who is working in, and around the line of the service box area.
Player 1 plays a forehand volley, then back peddles to get in position to play a forehand smash, then moves towards the net to play a backhand volley.
Coach continues to feed and the drill continues.
Players should get behind the ball in order to transfer their body weight forward when hitting the ball.
Quick feet to be in a position to play the shots.
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