should all shots be forehands?
should all shots be forehands in this drill?
'X' movement
DESCRIPTION
Purpose: learn to move in an "X" pattern under pressure of movement. Coach feeds the ball in the sequence 1,2,3,4 for each player in turn. Coach feeds high deep balls to points 1,3 and shorter feeds to 2,4. Exact pattern of 1,2,3,4 maintained throughout. Player hits feeds 1,3 deep crosscourt. Feeds 2,4 down the line. Feed in sets of 16 balls.
'X' movement
DESCRIPTION
Purpose: learn to move in an "X" pattern under pressure of movement. Coach feeds the ball in the sequence 1,2,3,4 for each player in turn. Coach feeds high deep balls to points 1,3 and shorter feeds to 2,4. Exact pattern of 1,2,3,4 maintained throughout. Player hits feeds 1,3 deep crosscourt. Feeds 2,4 down the line. Feed in sets of 16 balls.
Kevin EberweinCoach, United States of America
ANSWERS
Annabel DunnillCoach, England
Hi Kevin,
You could make it so that the player has to react to where the ball is played to them and play whatever shot is deemed appropriate.
Players come up against all kinds of shots and scenarios in a match so it's important they're able to adapt, react, and return the shot.
Hope this helps.
Archie
