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Approach and smash

-2 feeding players, with a basket in the middle.- Feed a short ball followed by a lob.- After the approach shot the player smashes the lob.

Smash Drills

Doubles interception

The deep players rally the ball back and forth between one another. The blue receiver's partner attempts to intercept the ball down the middle. Once the ball has been intercepted the point is live. The players rotate clockwise round the court after 6-8 rallies so that each player gets to play in each position.

Doubles Drills

Doubles returning

-Players are positioned in a doubles formation as seen in the picture. -The server will serve first and second serves as in a game situation.-The receiver will hit any of the returns as shown in the picture.-The players can play out the points after the return.-After approximately 6-10 serves the players swop round so that each player gets to serve and return and from both sides.

Doubles Drills

Ghosts

-Players hit one shot each and if they return it into court they return to the back of the queue, if they make a mistake they become a ghost.-Ghosts must go to the same end as the feeder. If they catch a ball before it bounces they come back to life again (swapping with the person who hit that ball).-The winner is the player who is last one alive!!

Coordination / Fun Games

Interception at the net

-Players start in regular doubles positions.-The service is hit down the centre and the return diagonally.-Servers are given up to 4 attempts to get the ball in.-The net player attempts to intercept the return and kill it down the middle.

Doubles Drills

Perfect it in the box!

-Players take it in turns to play volleys and ground strokes in the service box.-Players swop round after approximately 3 minutes.

Volley Drills

Queen/King of Depth

-Both players have cones approx 2 meters in front of base line (depending on players skill level.-Players gain a point each time they hit between the cone and the base line. -First player to 11 points wins the game.To make the drill easier it can be played on one half of the court and later progressed to full court. The game can also be started with with a second serve.

Rally Drills

Taking the ball early

-Both players have cones approx 2 meters in front of base line (depending on players skill level.-Players gain a point each time they hit between the cone and the base line. -One of the players has to stay on or inside the baseline. -With more advanced players both have to play on or inside the baseline.-First player to 11 points wins the game.-To make the drill easier it can be played on one half of the court and later progressed to full court. -The game can also be started with a second serve.

Rally Drills

Touch at the net

-One player is positioned on the service line, the other closer to the net.-Player 1 lobs every second shot and player 2 hits alternately volleys and smashes.-This is a warm up drill and players focus on keeping the ball in play.-The drill can be done with or without rackets.-Players swop round after approximately 3 minutes.

Volley Drills

Plus and Minus Rewards Rally D...

Players play the point out from their hand in a full court as normal.If they win the point with a clear winner or by forcing an error from their opponent they get plus 1 point. However, if they make an unforced error of any kind, they get minus 1 point.Players can play until 1 player reaches plus or minus 7 points.

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Moving opponent Rally Drills -...

<BR>-Place markers in each corner.<BR>-Players aim for either of the two outside markers attempting to make the opponent move.<BR>-Players must recover quickly after each shot.

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Floor tennis Aspire sport vide...

In partners, give each child a racket. Then, using the racket, the children push the ball to each other. They can stop the ball using the racket, then push it back to their partner when in position. Put cones out as goals to try to hit the ball through. Score points for stopping the ball going through.

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Use court geometry Forehand Dr...

The coach feeds balls to the forehand side and the player alternates hitting deep forehand down the line and angle forehand cross-court.

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Volleys Volley Drills - Tennis...

- (1) volleys to (3) cross court with forehand volleys only.<BR>- If a mistake is made change with non-player.<BR>- Footwork is essential.

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Length Rally Drills - Tennis D...

Can use this rally as a progression of &quot;Height&quot; drillPurpose:Understanding the importance of lengthStart with a coach feeding the balls from the other side of the net. Only shots landing deep of service line count as &quot;in&quot;. Progress to a rally with 2 Players full courtPlay up to 11 points.Feed underhand for 2 points alternately.

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Dungeons Junior Tennis - Tenni...

Intention: Explore tactical development- &quot;Over and In&quot; and &quot;Hitting into space&quot; Each player starts the game with 3 lives (can be amended depending on time). Players at the front of the line take it in turns to hit a ball fed to them by the coach.  The players keep their lives if they successfully execute the shot by hitting the ball over and in. The player loses a life in one of the following ways: Hitting the ball out. Hitting the ball into the net. Hitting the ball after more than one bounce. Missing the ball.  Once the player has lost all 3 lives they are in the dungeon (coaches side of the net). If the coach or another player in the dungeon catches the ball without a bounce, the player loses a life. The only way out of the dungeon is to catch a shot from another player before it bounces, thus gaining one life.  The player with the most lives remaining at the end of the game is the winner.  

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Tactical Solutions to Beat Different Opponents

To understand the type of the opponent, quickly analyse their playing style and choose the best possible tactical solution.

Using the Middle to Approach and Defend

Mix things up with the middle shot! Get your players using this underrated, high-percentage shot to reduce their opponent's options and take command of the point

Conscious Play at the Net

Have a clear idea of where to hit your volleys. Don't snatch at the volley, control the depth and the speed to be able to gain better court position or win the point.

Adapting to Different Points of Contact

To work on the forehand in different situations that require varying points of contact. To understand the necessity for technical adaptation when dealing with low, medium, and high balls.

Learning to take the ball early and inside the court

Get your players to take the ball at the top of the bounce, making the shot easier for themselves while simultaneously giving their opponent less time!

Making Slice Friendly For Kids

This session develops a players ability to hit balls with backspin.

Unpredictable Competitor

To coach a player with variety and a broader repertoire of shots so they are unpredictable to play against.

Tactical basics for effective match play

Understand tactical plays to create an advantage on the court by playing shots with a good depth to allow the player to approach the net and finish the point.

Forehand Inside Out And In

Help your players win more points than ever before by using the inside out and in forehand!

New Approach to Backhand Rally

Approach the backhand by starting with the fundamentals. Get players movement up to scratch to be in the best position to make an effective stroke.

Running Scenarios

Fluid movement is essential to firstly making balls and then being in a good position to play an effective shot. Go through the full repertoire of shots whilst on the move with this tough session.

Slicing The Ball Without Fear

To get more comfortable with using the slice in different situations on the court and to understand the factors that are related to executing a high quality slice shot.

Net game is still alive

Get your players comfortable at the net and making some key shots with this net game session!

Forehand slice to dictate points and force errors

Recognise the value of the forehand slice to start dictating the speed of the point and the position of the opponent to set up winning opportunities or to force errors.

No more Boring Basket Drills

Make training interesting by mixing up the practices to get your players thinking how to adapt from one situation to the next.

Change the Spin - Backhand Slice

Utilise the backhand slice to control the point by mixing up lengths and pace to dictate where your opponent goes.
app ANSWERS
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Archived User Coach

How to add drills to favourites

Archived User Coach

Different Content on my mobile app than on my computer?

When I log onto the mobile app my folders are different than when I log into Sportplan on my computer, can anyone help explain why?

Lisa Letchford Coach, Belgium

Does Sportplan have an App?

Steven Portplan Coach, England

Unable to access drills

I pay for full access each month but am unable to view them again for some reason. This is the 2nd time in 3 months I've been locked out. Please advise. Thank you - Meredith Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Meredith Phillips Coach, United States of America

I want change my sport subscription

Hi, I have the membership to tennis but I want to change the subscription for table tennis (ping pong) can you help me with that? Or how can I do that? Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

david pulido Coach, Colombia

Ho to get desktop access

HI. What is the difference between membership paid for by the app and the desktop please? I signed up by the app and have access to the drills, but do not have access via the desktop website. Is this correct?Please advise

khalid naseem Coach, England

Cancellation of membership

Good afternoon Sport Plan, excellent app thank you for the support during the NRL season. I no longer require the month to month membership and would like to cancel it until next season. can you please cancel my subscription or send me a link on how to.Warm regardsAdrian.

Adrian Mcinnes Coach, Australia

Cancel subscription

I wish to cancel my subscription as no longer coaching.

Lisa Tasker Coach, New Zealand

Sportplan app

Hi, i've tried to log in to my app on my phone and it is saying the log in is not recognised. I presume it will be the same as my computer login?

Helen McKinnon Coach, England

Logging on to Sport Plan app

I am still having difficulties despite changing my password to log into the app. I can log in on my computer and on my phone normally but when loading and trying to log on to the app it is not working?

Helen McKinnon Coach, England

app issues

Hi when I open my app and search for a fast hands dill the app says I. do not have an active membership but I am a fully paid up member of this site and have been for year's

Andrew Wilkinson Coach, England

drills still locked after payment

purchased membership on my computer, drills are unlocked there. But in the app drills are still locked, even though I can see my membership in the "manage membership" section

M Huyskes Coach, Netherlands

i phone app, not recognising my subscription

hi there, I have renewed my subscription on my PC, but my iPhone app is not recognising it. Can you help please

gerry8941 Coach, Ireland

finding the drills ive designed

I'm using the web version to create my 'playbook' for the team, but when I log onto the app I cannot find anything that I have created and saved. please advise how I can do this thanks

Coach, United Kingdom

Logged in online, but app says incorrect password

Please help, I'm struggling to log into the app. I'm logged in online, but on the app, it keeps on saying "Login failed, are your details correct?"

Mariëtte OBrien Coach, South Africa

Warm ups and the ABC | Sportpl...

What does the A B C stand for when doing the warm ups Asked using Sportplan Mobile App

Kate mcbain Coach, England

I want to improve my tennis to...

I used to play on clay court for 20 years, now it's been two years that I've been exposed to hard court. About my game%3A I have a very good technique on all my strokes including volley, good kick serve, I am 192 cm. My issue%3A I was not taught to play aggressively, now in my matches I don't take the net; consequently, in spite of executing a high level tennis, I loose to some players that I never should. I've read some tennis mental toughness books, I teach them, but I don't know how can I change my own mental set. When I hit top spin (groundies), I enjoy and feel secure, even though it results in my loss and sorrow. I'm ready for change but how?

Farhad Roshanaie Coach, United States of America

I'm coaching middle school ten...

Coaching tennis to middle school athletes for the first time. How do I begin?

Rhonda R Lang Coach, United States of America

how to beat the net players in...

can anyone help me with a few drills and progressions on how to beat the net players in doubles

russell mccarthy Coach, England

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