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Quick Change

category: Movement

Tennis Quick Change Movement Coach stands in front of the player and feeds random balls (Forehand, Backhand, Low, Short, Deep etc). Player has to rea...

Ball Roll

category: Movement

Tennis Ball roll Movement Player 1 is feeding from the service box and player 2 starts on the baseline T in the ready position. Player 1 rolls tennis...

Moving Zones

category: Movement

Tennis Moving Zones Movement Court is divided into 3 zones ("Deep" Cones to the baseline, "Medium" Cones to the service line; "Short" Service box). C...

3 Heights

category: Movement

Tennis 3 Heights Movement Player stands at the middle of the service boxes. Coach feeds balls to the player at different heights (low, medium, high) ...

Yo - Yo

category: Movement

Tennis Yo - Yo Movement 1) Teacher alternates short drop shot and deep lob feeds from the basket.Also alternates forehand, backhand. 2)Player hits th...

Anticipation And Reactions

category: Movement

Tennis Anticipation and reactions Movement Player side steps until the coach drops a ball. The player must catch the ball before the second bounce. P...

2Nd Volley With Lateral Movement

category: Volley-Drills

Tennis 2nd volley with lateral movement Volley Drills Player start off in the backhand alley. While moving across the court the players hit two volle...

Smile

category: Movement

Tennis Smile Movement Player starts in the middle behind the baseline. Coach feeds balls alternately to the forehand and backhand. The player should ...

'X' Movement

category: Movement

Tennis 'X' movement Movement Purpose: learn to move in an "X" pattern under pressure of movement. Coach feeds the ball in the sequence 1,2,3,4 for ea...

Turn And Hit

category: Movement

Tennis Turn and Hit Movement Player starts on the service line (facing back fence). Player shuffles from side to side until when the coach says "GO!"...

50 Volleys

category: Volley-Drills

2 players stand in services boxes hitting volleys to each other. Play a continuous rally, counting to try to make 50 shots in a row. If they miss o...

6 Spots With One Result

category: Forehand-Backhand-Drill

The coach feeds an easy ball to the deuce side and the player hits offensive approach shot to the deuce side and comes to the net. The coach feeds ...

Angle Rally (Backhand)

category: Volley-Drills

Player A stands close to the net, whilst Player B stands closer to the side line. Player A works on angle volleys while rallying with the partner a...

Angle Rally (Forehand)

category: Volley-Drills

Player A stands close to the net, whilst Player B stands closer to the side line. Player A works on angle volleys while rallying with the partner a...

Around And Hit

category: Backhand-Drills

In this drill, the player works on backhand down the line and precise footwork. Cones are set behind the baseline, and the player stands on the rig...

Backhand Cross Court With Quick Cones

category: Backhand-Drills

Player moves around the cones as fast as possible and hits backhand cross court.

Backhand Cross Court With Quick Cones

category: Movement

Player moves around the cones as fast as possible and hits backhand cross court.

Backhand Down The Line From The 3 Zones

category: Backhand-Drills

The player starts on the baseline and is fed 3 balls all to the advantage side.

The balls should be fed deep, medium and then short. The pl...

Backhand Side Throw Wall

category: Agility-Fitness

The player sits down on the ground with medicine ball. The player imitates backhand movement, turns with the ball and throws it against the wall.

Behind And Inside

category: Forehand-Backhand-Drill

Coach feeds deep ball to the deuce side. Player moves back and hits forehand cross court. Coach feeds another ball shorter to the advantage side. P...

Bonus For Good Positioning

category: Forehand-Drills

2 players play points against each other. Each player has a chance for additional points if he/she moves inside the baseline after a good offensive...

Catch In Air From Behind

category: Coordination-Fun-Games

The coach stands behind the player. The player works with fast feet, and then the coach throws the ball over the player's head, who then has to cat...

Challenging Shot After The Serve

category: Serve-and-Return

• Player serves.
• Coach throws deep and low ball immediately after player lands on the court.
• Player quickly moves back and respo...

Comfortable Volley From The First Shot

category: Volley-Drills

The player serves from the deuce side and comes to the net. The coach hits return and both players start to rally together. The coach hits from the...

Consider Point Of Contact

category: Forehand-Drills

Player stands on the baseline. Coach feeds shorter balls with different heights. Player picks the right offensive method according to the ball’s he...

Consistent Movement

category: Forehand-Backhand-Drill

The coach rallies with the player. The player has a task to play given pattern consistently. the player's job is to hit 2 forehands cross court + 1...

Controlled Volley Then Finish Down The Line

category: Passing-Shots-Drills

The coach feeds the ball to the forehand side of the player who stands on the service line.

Player hits a forehand volley to the coach who s...

Controlled Volley Then Finish Down The Line

category: Volley-Drills

The coach feeds the ball to the forehand side of the player who stands on the service line.

Player hits a forehand volley to the coach who s...

Deal With The Tough One

category: Smash-Drills

Player starts from the cone and the coach feeds the ball behind the player's head. The player moves back, jumps, and hits defensive overhead.

Deep And Short

category: 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 pla...

Doubles Movement

category: Doubles-Drills

-Player 2 starts with a second serve to advantage court.
-Returner hits a lob return over player 1s head and follows it into the net.
-Playe...

Dummy

category: Volley-Drills

Tactic
Encourage volley reactions and movement.

Description
Player 1 and 2 are volleying to each other, player 3 is behind ...

Fast Team Work

category: Coordination-Fun-Games

-Players rally on a full court.
-There can be two or more players on each side of the net starting from the baseline.
-Using one racket per ...

Fence Controls The Swing

category: Backhand-Drills

The player starts by standing close to the fence, with the coach throwing the ball to the backhand side. The player then executes a backhand volley ba...

First Volley And Live!

category: Volley-Drills

The coach feeds the ball from the basket to player 1 who is moving forwards to play a 1st volley.

As the coach makes contact with the ball pl...

Follow The Angle

category: Forehand-Drills

Coach feeds the ball to the player. Player hits an angle shot and runs to the net. Coach hits the ball back. Player finishes with the shot in the a...

Forehand 4 Directions

category: Forehand-Drills

The player starts from the middle. The coach tosses 4 balls into different directions (deuce side, short middle, ad side, deep middle). The player ...

Forehand Angle Inside Out

category: Forehand-Drills

The coach feeds medium ball to the backhand side, the player then runs around and hits forehand angle inside out.

Forehand Change Of Direction

category: Rally-Drills

Player 1 - is working on change of direction on forehand. 2 forehands cross court, 1 forehand down the line

Player 2 - feeding - can work on...

Forehand Close Stance-Weight Transfer

category: Forehand-Drills

Player stands behind the baseline. Coach faces the player. Coach throws the ball. Player hits forehand/backhand and moves the right/left leg forwar...

Forehand Inside In

category: Forehand-Drills

The coach feeds balls to the player's ad side from the opposite end of the court.

Starting from the centre of their baseline the player, wh...

Forehand Pattern With Finishing Down The Line On The Run

category: Forehand-Drills

There are 3 movements in this drill. Coach fe...

Forehand Volley Still Head

category: Forehand-Drills

Players put a hat on their head, while the coach feeds balls to the player. They must execute a forehand volley without the hat falling off their head...

Forehand With Quick Cones

category: Forehand-Drills

Player moves around the cones as fast as possible and hits a forehand down the line.

Forehand With Quick Cones

category: Movement

Player moves around the cones as fast as possible and hits a forehand down the line.

Forehands Only

category: Forehand-Drills

Purpose:

Learn to use forehand as a weapon. Move around the backhand each time to hit with forehand only.

Coach feeds anyw...

Full Acceleration

category: Forehand-Drills

Coach stands next to the player. Coach quickly throws the balls. Player fully accelerates and hits all balls as fast as possible.

Max 4-5 rep...

Groundstrokes Moving Forward

category: Forehand-Backhand-Drill

Coach stands in front of the player and alternates tosses to forehand and backhand side. Player hits the ball and moves forward, while the coach mo...

Groundstrokes N/Movement And Direction

category: Forehand-Backhand-Drill

Players start off on centre and hit 3 shots: Forehand crosscourt, backhand down the line and forehand crosscourt. (All shots back to coach position 3)

Groundstrokes N/Movement And Direction

category: Movement

Players start off on centre and hit 3 shots: Forehand crosscourt, backhand down the line and forehand crosscourt. (All shots back to coach position 3)

Groundstrokes, Inside-Out Forehands

category: Rally-Drills

-Players work on ground strokes and depth, aiming to hit beyond the service line.Possibly put targets down.
-After rotations, swap to backhand....

High Balls Are Last Balls

category: Doubles-Drills

The coach feeds high balls to the forehand side. The player takes higher backswing, moves forward and hits offensive volley.

High Knees 123

category: Agility-Fitness

The player performs high knees over the cone. Pattern includes 3 steps on the right side and 3 steps on the left side of the cone.

Hit And Move Forward

category: Volley-Drills

Starting on the baseline, the player stands facing the coach. The coach then feeds the player balls.

The player returns the balls by hitting...

In And Out With The Wall

category: Agility-Fitness

Player stands facing the wall and hits forehand volleys against the wall. After each hit, the player moves forward and closer to the wall. Once at the...

In And Out With The Wall

category: Forehand-Drills

Player stands facing the wall and hits forehand volleys against the wall. After each hit, the player moves forward and closer to the wall. Once at the...

Ladder High Knees

category: Agility-Fitness

Player goes through the ladder. Player brings one knee at a time as high as possible. Quickness and proper movement are priorities for this exercis...

Mini Open-Stance Slide

category: Forehand-Drills

The coach rallies with a player from the service line and stands behind the cone. The player moves to the ball, slides using open stance and hits f...

Movement To And From An Inside Out Forehand

category: Forehand-Drills

Players are working in groups of 3, with players 2 and 3 feeding and player 1 'working'.

Player 1 is hitting one forehand cross and one foreh...

Neutral Ball

category: Forehand-Backhand-Drill

• Coach and player rally together.
• Coach moves player around the court.
• Player has to respond to all the balls with deep shot to...

Overheads

category: Smash-Drills

1) In this drill there are two hitters, two shadows, and the remaining students wait in the alley.
2) The drill starts with the hitters hittin...

Passing Shots

category: Forehand-Backhand-Drill

Starting with a feed to either forehand or backhand at random players play their first shot down the line after which the players can play out the ...

Perfect 8

category: Movement

• Player goes around the cones and hits forehands and backhands.

Play On The Smile

category: Movement

Purpose:

Learn correct movement "cutting in" to play shorter balls.

Coach feeds alternately from side to side.

Player m...

Point Of Contact

category: Forehand-Drills

Coach feeds an easy high ball. Player tries to hit the ball over the shoulder.

Point Of Contact

category: Forehand-Drills

Coach feeds an easy high ball. Player tries to hit the ball over the shoulder.

Drill specifications:

6-8 repetitions p...

Quick Feet Around The Ball

category: Movement

• Player rolls the ball.
• Player tries to make as many circles around the ball as possible while facing the net all the time.

Reaction Rally

category: Rally-Drills

Coach stands at the net. Player and coach rally together. Coach hits everything to the deuce side. Player hits only forehand cross court.

Reactional Slide

category: Agility-Fitness

The player and coach use 2 balls at the same time. The coach throws one ball and moves to the other spot. The player's goal is to catch the ball, q...

Resist The Coach

category: Agility-Fitness

• Player lays down on the ground with straight legs up.
• Coach stands behind the player and moves legs in different directions.
• P...

Right Leg Cross Lines

category: Agility-Fitness

4 pairs of cones are set around the player (back, right, left, front). The player runs to the first pair of cones and cross the line between the co...

Right Leg Directional Balance

category: Agility-Fitness

The coach is in front of the player, who stands on the right leg. The coach points direction with the arm, and the player jumps in a given directio...

Serve To The T And Dominate With Forehand

category: Serve-and-Return

Player serves to the T from ad side. Coach hits easier return to the backhand side. Player moves inside the baseline and around the backhand to hit...

Service Box Touch

category: Rally-Drills

Players 1 and 2 stand opposite each other, close to the net, working in the half court service boxes.

Players take it in turns to start the p...

Serving Accuracy Toss (Part 1)

category: Serve-and-Return

Player imitates serving action with the ball.

Player tosses the ball up and tries to catch the ball in their non dominant hand without mo...

Shadow Warm Up

category: Agility-Fitness

Players stand either side of the service line and face each other. One player acts as a mover, and the other as a shadower. The mover will move lef...

Short Move

category: Backhand-Drills

The player starts by standing close to the net. The coach feeds balls to the backhand side, with the player hitting backhand volleys in return, emphas...

Side Slide

category: Forehand-Drills

The coach stands in front of the player and feeds the ball to the forehand side. The player moves to the ball, slides and hits forehand.

Slice And Cut It Down The Line

category: Serve-and-Return

Player A executes wide slice serve from the deuce side. Player B hits forehand cross court return. Player A moves diagonally forward and finishes w...

Slide Back

category: Forehand-Drills

The coach stands in front of the player and feeds the ball behind the baseline to the forehand side. The player moves back to the ball, slides and ...

Smarter Than The Opponent

category: Forehand-Drills

Coach feeds the angle shot. Player runs diagonally forward and hits drop shot down the line.

Drill specifications:

1 r...

Sneaky Volley

category: Backhand-Drills

The player stands on the baseline and the coach feeds higher ball to the backhand side. The player sprints forward and hits backhand volley cross-c...

Split And Cross

category: Agility-Fitness

The player stands with line between the legs. The player performs coordinated movement of split steps and crossovers in the fastest possible pace.<...

Stay Stable After The Serve

category: Serve-and-Return

Player performs a regular serves.

The goal of this exercise is for the player to land on his/her front foot and maintain balance on one leg ...

T + Forehand Corner

category: Serve-and-Return

Player A executes flat serve to the T. Player B hits defensive return. Player A moves forward and hits offensive forehand into one of the corners.<...

Teach The Half-Volley Stroke

category: Volley-Drills

Before the player begins this drill the coach should demonstrate the correct way to play the stroke while explaining the important details about th...

The Loop And Sneak: Cat And Mouse!

category: Lob

Players are rallying up and down the centre of the court in the usual way.

When either player decides to, they can change the flight path of ...

Total Tennis Through Throwing

category: Coordination-Fun-Games

-The players only use the service box and play without rackets.
-Start with an over-arm throw from behind the service line (as if serving) and ...

Turns With Medicine Ball.Mp4

category: Forehand-Drills

Player sits on the ground with medicine ball in hands. Player performs turn to the left, leaves the ball, turns to the right and takes the ball. Pl...

Under Pressure Ground Strokes

category: Rally-Drills

-Rally until a mistake is made by the baseliner.
-Baseliners swap out on mistakes.
-Volley player swaps after 2-3 minutes.

Volley On The 'V'

category: Volley-Drills

Purpose:

Learn correct movement to volley!

Coach feeds alternately from side to side.

Players hit volleys and recover position to...

Volley The Point Into Life

category: Volley-Drills

The court is cut down the middle in this game, with one player standing on the base line and the other just outside the service box.

To start...

Volleys Whilst Moving As A Team

category: Coordination-Fun-Games

-Players hit 2 half volleys each aiming at the targets, then move to alternate line.
-All players in line shadow move behind hitters.

Walking Lunges

category: Agility-Fitness

Walk across the court doing lunges. Step out in front and bend both legs 90°.

Warm Up - Co-Ordination

category: Coordination-Fun-Games

Great exercise for coordination. Players work on movement (shuffle) combined with control of the upper body what is exact reflection of tennis (mov...

Warm Up: One Leg Jump Rope

category: Agility-Fitness

Players should perform their regular warm up activities based on running and dynamic stretching. The coach should also set up physical exercises re...

Warm Up: Side To Side

category: Agility-Fitness

Players perform warm up routines to prepare body for the practice.

The main theme of this session is serving, so the warm up exercises shoul...

Tennis footwork: better court coverage

Learn how to have a better court coverage Go to: ... and learn how ...

Tennis movement tip: quicker reaction to the ball

In this tennis movement tip OTI Instructor Ean Meyer explains the important drop step that you need when you have to run to balls. Having a good first...

Tennis footwork tip: the 4 movement zones

In this tennis footwork tip OTI Instructor Ean Meyer explains the 4 different movement zones on the tennis court. Each zone requires different movemen...

Tennis movement tip: beat the ball to the bounce

In this tennis movement tip OTI Instructor and movement guru Ean Meyer explains the importance of beating the ball to the bounce on the tennis court.

Tennis movement 8 major directions

There are 8 major movement directions in tennis. A player who masters these directions with specific footwork patterns receive the ball better and thi...

Tennis movement & footwork | 3 drills for explosive movement

... Tennis movement and footwork Three drills to become more explosive and powerful in your tennis In this video coach Simon ...

Tennis movement/footwork first step training

Helping a top ranked junior player with her movement. This footage was taken from a one hour lesson. Hopefully we can continue the progress. For your ...

Tennis movement tip #2: high intensity shadow movements

To check out all the details about my new tennis movement training program, click this link: ... There is one drill that has been proven to ...

Tennis movement: move like a pro and defend your base

In this tennis movement tip OTI Instructor and movement guru Ean Meyer shows you a key concept for great movement. You need to avoid what Ean calls "h...

Tennis forehand & backhand | how to use the legs for power

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Tennis doubles tip: the movement triangle

OTI Instructor Gregg le Sueur explains his movement triangle principle, which is THE key to becoming a great active net player in doubles! You may hav...

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 th...

Another way to win points faster

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

King Of The Deuce

Teach your players to become king of the deuce side and dominate opponents!

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.

The Importance Of Footwork

Teach your players the importance of correct footwork and how it can win them more games!

The Real World of Volleys

Movement, anticipation and touch are all vital to the success of volleying from any part of the court. Develop each aspect with a variety of volleying...

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 sho...

Developing A Killer Instinct

Get your players to develop a killer instinct and know how to win!

Win more points with forehand

Develop your player's forehand into a powerful shot with this session, helping them gain the advantage!

Net game is still alive

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

Warm ups and the ABC

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Foot drills For Tennis?

How to improve a backhand - with topspin and extension?

Passing shot drill for four or five players.

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How do I improve my backhand in tennis?

Strategy to win senior 70´s tournament singles?

How could I speed up my player in readiness for approaching balls?

Racket and ball movement

forehand groundstroke movement

pemain 1 memukul ke arah pemain 2 dengan pukulan forehand dan juga sebaliknya pemain 2 ke pemain 1 usahakan selalu mengambil bola dengan pukulan ...

Drill 4

The feeder hits the ball roughly to where the markers are. The player then has to return the ball before moving on to the next area. A time requiremen...

BASELINE/VOLLEY DEPTH CHALLENGE

Part 1:Players use half width court to rally from baseline. Nominated player is trying to score 50 points hitting into 1,2 or 3 point zone. No points ...

Groundstroke Drill

Each player will hit two shots; after first shot move around cone, after second shot move out and recover to back of other line.Emphasis on movement i...

Agility Hitting Circuit

Players are to move through green cones facing the net moving fowards and backwards,this is to work on there fast footwork arounf the court. one throu...

"OPEN" cross court

Players play the point out xcourt 1 on 1 using the doubles alley. Once the first players finish their point they yell out "open" and the poi...

Split-step exercise

This exercise is very helpful for players who need to improve the body rotationPlayer must hit the ball like this: backhand inthe right side and foreh...

Tennis Movement Skill Relay

Have the kids line up behind the doubles sideline. With tennis balls in the alley. Student runs, skips, side stuffs with a tennis ball down to the sin...

Warm up and movement after Orientation Lesson 1

Gather the participants together and start the jog but take in mind the colours of the cones.Each cone apply different movementTry shuffling Then...