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Attacking Midcourt Balls

This drill should be used to help players deal with easy balls and get them to attack the ball. The coach starts the drill with a mid-court feed, at various heights. The player has to hit the ball to the targets either deep or angled. The coach feeds 6 balls and then the next player starts.

Attacking

Building points through deep cross court shots

The coach feeds the ball to team A, they then have to hit it into the target area cross court. -Player from team B hits down the line if possible, however if under pressure from the depth or pace of the shot,then player B should play cross court or down the middle.Team A are hitting mostly cross court.

Rally Drills

Good court positioning

-Learning correct positions enhances court coverage and enables the player to respond to the most likely shot placements by the opponent.-Place 4 markers in a diamond shape around the centre of the baseline. Start by the coach telling the player to move to a correct marker after each shot.(Using forward, back, left, right commands.

Rally Drills

Ground strokes under pressure

-Feeder hits first ball to forehand alley.-The second ball if fed to backhand alley.-The third feed goes deep to the forehand side.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Shot selection

-Players play in pairs as a team and alternate shots scoring a point each time a shot is hit in the back 1/3 of the court.-If a ball is hit short the players can attack. -Attacking shots should also be hit deep (1/3 back of court) and if they are hit as outright winners the team will score an extra 3 points.-First side to 7 points wins the game.-The game can also be started with service and then carried on as described above.

Rally Drills

Topspin Lob

The coach feeds a deep ball to hitters. Players must hit a topspin lob and then return to the back of the line after their shot. With more advanced players the coach should feed the balls from the back of the opposite side of the court.

Lob

Tennis: Deep cross court - For...

<BR>-The coach feeds down the line, the player runs to hit the ball cross court into the target area.<BR>First player to 3 shots (or higher if more advanced players) wins the game.<BR>-The drill can then be run similarly from the backhand corner.

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Hit deep Forehand Drills - Ten...

Split the players into 2 equal groups, Both hitting forehands. Coach feeds left then right. Players have to move out to the ball and try to hit the ball into the coned are down the line. Play first team to score 10 points.

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Tennis: Forehand Deep / Short ...

Dead Ball Drill<br />Players start off in backhand corner (doubles Alley)<br />Players move out to play first forehand along the baseline and then moves forward to play a short ball inside the service box for a winner down the line

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Deep & Short Backhand Drills -...

Player stands on the baseline. Coach feeds balls to the ad side.Player alternates hitting 2 backhands slice deep cross-court and 2 backhands stop shot down the line<br>

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Tennis: Get it Deep with Slice...

Coach feeds balls to the deuce side.Player uses forehand slice to hit the ball deep.

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Building points through deep c...

<BR>The coach feeds the ball to team A, they then have to hit it into the target area cross court. <BR>-Player from team B hits down the line if possible, however if under pressure from the depth or pace of the shot,then player B should play cross court or down the middle.<BR>Team A are hitting mostly cross court.

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Tennis: Deep Cross Court Foreh...

4 players A, B, C, and D. 4 discs or cones are placed half way between the service line and the service box on each side of the court. Player A rallys with player B, and C with D (hitting cross court). Each player hits a deep forehand beyond the disc. The aim of the drill is to keep the rally going, stepping outside the line of the ball to return to your partner.

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Deep and short Forehand Drills...

Cones are set on the deuce side (deep and short). The player stands on the service line and the coach feeds high ball to the forehand side. The player executes forehand drive in the air deep cross-court and moves forward, before the coach feeds another ball to the backhand side.The player finishes with backhand drop-volley down the line.

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Tennis: Avoid deuce deep corne...

Cones are set in the deuce deep area. The coach feeds balls to the forehand or backhand and the player hits the ball while avoiding the deep deuce corner.

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Make it Deep Volley Drills - T...

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

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Tennis: Volley into the deep z...

The player stands at the net,whilst the coach feeds random balls. The player hits forehand/backhand volley into the deep zone (behind the cones).

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Tennis: Get it Deep with Slice...

Coach feeds balls to the deuce side.Player uses forehand slice to hit the ball deep.

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Tennis: Ad serve + half volley...

Cones are set in the deep corner (ad side). The player serves from the ad side and moves to the net, and the coach feeds the ball to the ad side. The player hits backhand half volley deep cross court and takes proper position at the net.

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Deep and Short Movement - Tenn...

Coach feeds an easy ball to the advantage side. Player runs around and hits forehand inside out. Player runs forward to take proper position at the net. Coach feeds another ball to the deuce side. Player finishes with forehand drop volley cross court.

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Tennis: Deep position returns ...

The player stands deep behind the baseline, with the coach on the service line (on the player's side of the court). The coach then feeds the ball to the player so he/she has to hit a defensive forehand back over the net. Once the player is able to hit forehands successfully ask them to return using a backhand stroke.

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Tennis: Forehands Deep / Short...

<b>Drill Set-Up:</b><BR>Players start off in backhand corner (Doubles alley).<BR>Players move out to play first F.H. along baseline and then moves forwards to play short ball inside service box.<BR><b>Topic of Emphasis:</b><BR>Players should split step after first forhand and then move off for second shortball.<BR><b>Variation</b><BR>Players can alternate direction for both shots.<BR>If the ball is too low on the second ball it should be hit cross court, if high it should be hit down the line.

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Deep 2nd Serve Serve and Retur...

Place some throw down lines (TDL)2 feet inside the service line.The server has to serve the ball aiming to get it between the TDL and the service line. If the serve is in the designated area and the server wins the point they score 2 points, if its short they score one point

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Tennis: Avoid deuce deep corne...

Cones are set in the deuce deep area. The coach feeds balls to the forehand or backhand and the player hits the ball while avoiding the deep deuce corner.

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Tennis: Control the Depth - Fo...

Coach feeds balls to one side. Player hits 6 volleys in a particular pattern: 2 deep, 2 average, 2 short.

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Prepare Deep & Finish Short Mo...

<span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(50, 50, 50);&quot;>Player starts from the baseline. <span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(50, 50, 50);&quot;>Coach feeds a slow and high ball to the forehand side. <span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(50, 50, 50);&quot;>Player sprints forward and hits deep forehand volley on the run to the ad side. <span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(50, 50, 50);&quot;>Player follows to the net with the coach feeding a second ball to the ad side. <span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(50, 50, 50);&quot;>Player finishes with backhand stop volley cross-court.

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Deep directions + drop shot ch...

Deep zone and angle zone are set by cones. Coach feeds balls to one side. Player performs tactical pattern based on deep down the line shot, deep cross court shot, and drop shot down the line.Drill specifications:1-2 repetitions per set1-2 patterns in a row is a number that each players should hit. With more players coach can set up 2 lines to work on forehand and backhand at the same time but it requires good feeding skills to keep the patterns in a right pace. Waiting players can perform physical drills or they can imitate well-disguised drop shot to get comfortable with the last-second change of grip and drop shot motion.

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Tennis: Deep directions + angl...

Deep zone and angle zone are set by cones. Coach feeds balls to one side. Player performs tactical pattern based on deep cross court shot, deep down the line shot, and short cross court angle shot.Drill specifications:1-2 repetitions per set1-2 patterns in a row is a number that each players should hit. With more players coach can set up 2 lines to work on forehand and backhand at the same time but it requires good feeding skills to keep the patterns in a right pace. Otherwise players should perform physical drills e.g core strength to improve power of the groundstrokes.

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Deep Cross-Court & Short Down ...

Player stands on the baseline.Coach feeds balls to the forehand side.Player alternates hitting a deep forehand slice cross-court and a forehand drop shot down the line.

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Queen/King of Depth Rally Dril...

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

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Depth by numbers Rally Drills ...

Players are working in threes with player 1 working in the whole court against players 2 and 3.Players are rallying co-operatively but with players 2 and 3 moving player 1 around the court a little. Player 1 can hit to either side in any order.If player 1 hits a ball that lands long they get 2 points, beyond the service line but before the longline they get 1 point, in the service box they get no points.Should they miss a ball long or wide they get minus 1 point, and in the net minus 2 points.Players 2 and 3 must count out loud, and player 1 is trying to get to 25 points as quickly as possible. The length of time it takes is timed and players can compete within themselves in the 3 or combined against other courts if the group is larger.

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Tennis: Air depth variation - ...

The player starts behind the service line and the coach feeds high ball to the forehand side. The player executes forehand drive deep cross-court and moves to the net. The coach feeds another ball to forehand side and the player then finishes with forehand stop-volley cross-court.

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Forehand/Backhand Rally Rally ...

4 players. 2 on each side of the net. Player 1 hits a deep forehand,and a rally starts with each player hitting a deep forehand shot. When it is player 1's turn again they hit a deep backhand shot, and the rally continues. Rally alternates between forehand and backhand shots. Repeat the drill. The drill is continuous. 

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Tennis: Use slice weapon again...

Cones are set in the deep zone. The coach feeds balls to the backhand and the player hits a backhand slice aiming into deep zone.

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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.

Developing The Basics Of The Baseline Game

Learn how to perfect the baseline game and dominate your opponent!

Cross-court forehands - The baseline blaster

Improve this powerful and explosive stroke with your players so that they can hit the baseline and give their opponent the run-around!

Another way to win points faster

Give your players the advantage with this session, by implementing the forehand drive into their game!

Dealing with moonballers

Make sure that your players deal with moonballers with this session, negotiating the high ball with ease to get in a winning position!

Dominating from the Middle of the Court

To understand how to tactically play from the centre of the court and which shots to execute.

Improve Your Groundstrokes

Build your power, hone in your accuracy and develop into the best grinder in the game with flawless groundstrokes.

Keep Constant Pressure On Your Opponent

To understand how to put pressure on the rival and work on specific patterns behind and inside the baseline.

Make your opponent move

Learn the combinations you need to have you opponent on a piece of string and control every point!

Improve Footwork in all Areas

Get your players aware of their positioning on the court so they move effectively to make every ball with a strong, composed technique, from lobs to returns of serve.

Depth: hit the ball deep when rallying, attacking and defending

Depth is King! Keep your opponent on the back foot by getting your players to consistently hit their shots with depth!

Achieving Backhand Stroke Consistency

Help your players achieve backhand stroke consistency in this great session packed with live ball drills!

Advanced Rallying - Deep and A...

Blow away the cobwebs and find out just how well your players can volley with this advanced rallying session, designed for groups large and small!
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How do you beat someone who is clearly inferior but?

How do you beat someone who is clearly inferior but just keeps the ball in play?

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What can you do to help a player with their serve?

What can you do to help a player with their serve, when they say they want to get more power on it?

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how can i correct a slapping forehand

one of my student is playing is forehand , with slapping. pls let me know how to correct it. gana.

Coach, United States of America

Strategy to win senior 70´s tournament singles?

How to win senior 70´s tournament singles? Strategy?

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Drills for hitting short to one side and deep to the other side.

I am interested in finding some drills that will teach hitting short to one side of the court, followed by a long deep shot to the other side.

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session plan for tactics in a 10 point tiebreaker

Hello,Hello,Is there a session plan that provides a roadmap that can be used in a 10 point tiebreaker? Thanks,Padhu

srinivasan padmanabhan Coach, United States of America

hi,

in 1 and 3 what kind of shot does player hit

Sokol Tigani Coach, Albania

why is this helpful

what specific skills does this develop

Joshua Sillick Coach, England

Use The middle of The court

How to best use The middle of The court?

Costel Coravu Coach, Romania

Moving Through The Rankings

hi I wondered if anyone could give me a crash course on the whole rankings process etc. We are based in the UK. what i am aware of is - LTA - with LTA as my daughter is 13(April 2011) currently she plays U14, U16, U18 and WS. is there any point in herto continue to play U14s as those points won't matter in the next year or so(that's my understanding)- Tennis Europe- ITF

Gwen Coach, England

group coaching

I want to design an 8 sessions for 2 beginners players

Asim 0 Coach, Qatar

Incomplete description of drill

The description of this drill is not clear?

Marilie Randewijk Coach, Denmark

Drills for hitting short to on...

I am interested in finding some drills that will teach hitting short to one side of the court, followed by a long deep shot to the other side.

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