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Doubles movement

-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.-Player 2 chases the lob and returns it down the line.-Player 1 moves to hot seat in the middle.-Returner hits cross court volley to player 1.-Player 2 comes to net and the point is played out.-The same drill can be repeated on the deuce side of the court.

Doubles Drills

Dummy

TacticEncourage volley reactions and movement.DescriptionPlayer 1 and 2 are volleying to each other, player 3 is behind player 1. Player 1 will dummy the ball. Player 3 will try to volley it back to player 2.

Volley Drills

Fast team work

-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 team the first player hits one shot and passes the racket to the next team player.-Points are won if the opposing side hits the ball outside of singles court or into the net.

Coordination / Fun Games

GroundStrokes N/Movement and Direction

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)

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Groundstrokes, Inside-out forehands

-Players work on ground strokes and depth, aiming to hit beyond the service line.Possibly put targets down.-After rotations, swap to backhand. - Players no.1 and no.6 can hit inside-out forehands depending on ability.

Rally Drills

Passing shots

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 point. No lobs allowed.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Total tennis through throwing

-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 play out a rally with normal tennis rules.-When the player catches the ball they can only hold it for 1 second. When the player has the ball they cannot move there feet!-If the ball bounces they must use under-arm throws. If they catch it before bouncing, they can throw over-arm (as if volleying before bounce!)-First player to 7 points wins, as in the tie-break.

Coordination / Fun Games

Under pressure ground strokes

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

Rally Drills

Volleys whilst moving as a team

-Players hit 2 half volleys each aiming at the targets, then move to alternate line.-All players in line shadow move behind hitters.-The same can be done with players at the net volleying.

Coordination / Fun Games

Back and Forth Movement - Tenn...

Both players start at service line. Red 1 has to hit a ground stroke and then approach the net and play a volley back to Blue 1 and then return to service line. Repeat 6-10 shots then stop for Blue 1 to continue drill.

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Drop Step Movement - Tennis Dr...

Player stays behind the baseline.Player imitates the movement to the right side using a drop step.Drop step means that a player should move their back leg under their body and turn it to the hitting side to improve acceleration onto the ball.

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Turn and Hit Movement - Tennis...

Player starts on the service line (facing back fence). Player shuffles from side to side until when the coach says "GO!" and feeds the ball. The player's goal is to then turn, react and hit the volley.

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Drop And Run Movement - Tennis...

The player stands in one corner of the court, with the coach on the opposite side of the baseline. The coach drops the ball from shoulder height and the player must sprint across the baseline and hit the ball, before returning to their starting position.

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Smile Movement - Tennis Drills...

Player starts in the middle behind the baseline.Coach feeds balls alternately to the forehand and backhand.The player should move in a smile shape around the baseline, with the tops of the smile being where they hit the ball and the bottom of the smile their recovery position.

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Anticipation and reactions Mov...

Player side steps until the coach drops a ball. The player must catch the ball before the second bounce. Players can also start from a stationary position with heels of the ground or hopping on one leg or criss crossing the legs or with player starting with their back to coach and the coach shouting out when throwing the ball.

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Quick Feet Around the Ball Mov...

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

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Forehand recovery Movement - T...

Coach feeds the ball to the forehand side, with the player just behind the baseline.Player runs out, hits one forehand, recovers their position to the middle and runs out for a second and third time. After the third time they go past the middle as though the next shot is coming to their backhand.For the first two shots they hit the ball crosscourt and then the last one down the line.

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Live Ball Pressure Movement - ...

Coach feeds easy ball to the backhand side. Player hits backhand cross court (approach shot) and moves forward. Coach hits the ball back to make player respond with backhand cross court volley. Coach hits again and player has to finish with forehand cross court volley.

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Two Ball Drill Movement - Tenn...

Players start on the side of the court and run across where they return the ball from a feeder and continue running to hit another ball before running to the other side of the court, and recovering while walking round the court to join the back of the queue.

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Hit and move: Running drives R...

Players are working in threes with player 1 in a full-court and players 2 and 3 in the forehand and backhand corners respectively.Player 1 is hitting running drives, 1 forehand cross followed by 1 backhand cross.Player 2 is hitting a forehand line, and player 3 a backhand line.The pattern is played in this way for up to 3 minutes depending on the level of fitness of player 1.

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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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Doubles movement Doubles Drill...

<BR>-Player 2 starts with a second serve to advantage court.<BR>-Returner hits a lob return over player 1s head and follows it into the net.<Br>-Player 2 chases the lob and returns it down the line.<BR>-Player 1 moves to hot seat in the middle.<br>-Returner hits cross court volley to player 1.<BR>-Player 2 comes to net and the point is played out.<BR>-The same drill can be repeated on the deuce side of the court.

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Tennis: Movement to and from a...

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 forehand inside out to player 3.Player 2 is hitting one forehand down the line aiming for the red cone.Player 3 is hitting one backhand line into the target zone.The drill continues in this way with players rallying co-operatively for a certain length of time, 3 minutes for example, before rotating.

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2nd volley with lateral moveme...

Player start off in the backhand alley. While moving across the court the players hit two volleys into the open court.

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Consistent movement Forehand &...

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 forehand down the line and 2 backhands cross-court + 1 backhand down the line.

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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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Tennis: GroundStrokes N/Moveme...

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)

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Move forward and recover Smash...

The player stands inside the service line between 2 cones, and the coach throws the high ball close to the net. The player moves forward, hits overhead and recovers to the cones.

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Move Forward & Hit Volley Voll...

Cones are set on the player’s side in horizontal patternThe player starts from left side, moves between the cones and executes forehand volley into the targetThe player recovers back and moves between the next conesAfter reaching the last cone on the right side, player does the same with movement to the left and hits backhand volley

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Forehand hitting cross court f...

Coach feeds 3 balls to the player's deuce side down the line. Standing on the base line, the player moves to their right to meet the ball on their forehand side. The player then returns the ball hitting forehand cross court to the corner of the deuce side between cones. he/she then moves back to the centre of the base line. The coach then feeds the next ball on the players deuce side service line. The player moves foreward and returns using a forehand cross court short to the corner of the deuce side. Player then returns back to the centre of the baseline. Coach then feeds the third ball a few feet beyond the net. Players moves to meet it and agins, using a forehand cross court shot, returns the ball beteen the cones set up on the cross court shot side.

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Imitate Forehand With Leg's Lo...

1 cone is set on the side of the player and 1 cone is set in front of the playerPlayer imitates forehand from open stance and forehand from close stanceWhile moving to the cone, player loads proper leg and maintains balance on on one leg after the shot

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Lob on the move Lob - Tennis D...

The coach feeds the ball to the backhand side and rises the racquet up. The player moves to the ball and hits backhand slice lob cross court. Coach's racquet is used as a point of reference for the player.

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Hit and move forward Volley Dr...

Starting on the baseline, the player stands facing the coach. The coach then feeds the player balls. The player returns the balls by hitting a half-volley. After each return shot the player moves forward, and the coach steps back so the gap between them both stay the same.

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Shadow Warm Up Agility & Fitne...

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 left and right across the service line, never backwards or forwards, and the shadower must keep up with their movements and follow them across the line.

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Donkey Coordination / Fun Game...

Players hit one ball before running round the court to the other end. Each player gets 3 lives and loses one if they make a mistake, or fail to get into position on time. Alternatively players can collect letters for each mistake they make until they spell a work (like donkey). The winner is the one left standing. The coach can state at any time for the players to change direction in the way they are running around the court, even mid rally!

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Move Forward & Hit Volley Agil...

Cones are set on the player’s side in horizontal patternThe player starts from left side, moves between the cones and executes forehand volley into the targetThe player recovers back and moves between the next conesAfter reaching the last cone on the right side, player does the same with movement to the left and hits backhand volley

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Cone Warm Up Agility & Fitness...

Set up a cone on the baseline, and if there is more than one player taking part in the session, you can set up multiple cones to be used, but ensure these are correctly spaced out.Players will use quick footwork to move around the cone in circles.

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movement SESSIONS
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Touch, feel and bluff!

Ban spin and power shots in this back to basics, close-quarters rallying session to teach your players how to feel the ball and focus on their hand skills!

Hit the Perfect Forehand!

Don't get your player's feet in a muddle! Work on their footwork to hit the perfect forehand

Control under time pressure

Develop your players reactions and movement to get into position early to create more time for themselves, even when rushed into shots.

Sending and receiving low balls

Help your players to reach low balls and then send their own with this session, working on the right technique and thinking tactically, for the right moment

Better footwork, better tennis

Improve your player's footwork with this week's session. Better footwork = better tennis!

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.

Controlling points with backhand

Develop your players movement into their backhand to create combinations to transition from defence into attack.

The wrong-footing tactic - Play the ball back-behind!

Use the inside-out forehand to get your opponent off balance by playing the ball into the space behind!

Technical Basics of the Backhand Volley

To start from scratch and break down the backhand volley to ensure the correct technique is used by players.

Punchy Volleying With Accuracy and Intent

Put some punch in your players' volleys and have them closing down the angle to put pressure on their opposition as they go on the attack!

Making Slice Friendly For Kids

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

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.

Another way to win points faster

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

Comfortable With Forehand Grip

Allow your players to get control over the forehand while adjusting forehand grip

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

How do I get a player to prepare quicker ( turning sideways to the net before the approaching ball bounces?

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Strategy to win senior 70´s tournament singles?

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

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Catapult serve is a good learning point?

I coach 4-7 year olds, and when I'm teaching serves I usually start with the throwing technique without a racket, before introducing the ball toss. Someone has suggested I teach a catapult serve as a part of the learning process. I personally think this would teach bad habits as there is no toss up. Any opinions on this? Thx

Mike Childs Coach, England

Passing shot drill for four or five players.

Is there a drill to involve four or five players to teach a passing shot? Situation would be opponent at or approaching the net and plays a poor approach.

Keith Brown Coach, England

How to improve a backhand - with topspin and extension?

I have a student who use to hit the two hands backhand too close of the body and without extensión. She is 16 years old and a good junior player. Also she tend to hit her backhand flat and we are working to combine more with topspin. Do you know how she could improve these two aspects? Thanks,Victor.

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Foot drills For Tennis?

What are good footwork drills for tennis that I can to do at home?

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I want to sketch a drill with the Chalkboard

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Can I sketch over a diagram?

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Warm ups and the ABC

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

Kate mcbain Coach, England

Use The middle of The court

How to best use The middle of The court?

Costel Coravu Coach, Romania

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