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Tennis: Volley shadowing with weights

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Player holds light dumbbell in dominant hand. Player imitates volleys with weight.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill, Player works on strengthening dominant hand through a specific tennis exercise. Imitating volleys with weight is a great way to learn how to use proper technique even when the arm is tired. Consistent use of this exercise will positively impact player's control and effectiveness of volleys in match situation.

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Volley Run:

Tactics
Volleying Skills, Keeping ball in play

Description
Partners line up along each side of the net. One player has the racket, the other has the ball. One player throws the ball to the volleyer who tries to hit the ball back to the feeder. If he catches it then they move one place to the right. The aim is to move along the length of the net as often as possible.

Volley Drills

Warm up - throwing and catching:

Players perform regular warm up routines based on running and dynamic stretching. The coach prepares activity stations to improve athletic skills related to the session's theme.

The video is a suggested warm up which involves the coach feeding the ball to the player from the other side of the net. The player then has to catch the ball and throw it back to the coach. To ensure a full warm up vary where you throw the ball.

Forehand Drills

Watch the ball:

The player stands at the net, and the coach feeds balls to the forehand side. The player hits forehand volley with goal to fix the eyes on the point of contact.

Forehand Drills

Weight Transfer:

Player stands behind the baseline. Coach faces the player. Coach throws the ball. Player hits forehand/backhand and moves the right/left leg forward. Playerâs goal is to get to the service line without any additional steps.

Forehand Drills

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