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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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'X' movement Movement - Tennis...

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.

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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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Moving Zones Movement - Tennis...

Court is divided into 3 zones ("Deep" Cones to the baseline, "Medium" Cones to the service line; "Short" Service box). Coach feeds random balls. Player has to react and make proper decisions related to the zones. If the ball is deep, player has to move back and hit higher cross court. If the ball is medium, player can make own decision and hit neutral or aggressive shot. If the ball is short, player has to move forward and hit aggressively down the line or make a drop shot.

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Yo - Yo Movement - Tennis Dril...

1) Teacher alternates short drop shot and deep lob feeds from the basket.Also alternates forehand, backhand.<br />2)Player hits the short ball to a down the line target as an approach shot <br />3) Player will then move back for the smash.<br />4) The smash is hit cross court

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Gladiator Movement - Tennis Dr...

2 teams. One team has only 2 people who are gladiators. The other 4 have to balance the ball on their racquets and put it in the hoop without being tagged. When they are tagged they have to go back to the bucket to start again. Give them 2 minutes then stop.

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Move Forward & Back Movement -...

Player stands on the baselineCoach stands in front of the playerCoach alternates feeding short and deep balls to the backhand sidePlayer hits backhand slice alternating loading front and back leg before the hit

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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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Forehand with quick cones Move...

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

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Forehand recovery left Movemen...

Coach feeds the ball to the backhand side, with the player just behind the baseline, slightly to the backhand side. Player runs out to the left, around the ball so that they use a forehand instead of a backhand, then recover their position to the starting position and run out for a second and third time. After the third time they go past the middle as though the next shot was coming to their forehand side.For the first two shots they hit the ball crosscourt and then the last one is down the line.

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Split Step Movement - Tennis D...

Players should be encouraged to splitstep after each shot, and to use the correct footwork and racket technique on each and every shadow. Being under no pressure with a ball to hit, there is no excuse for poor posture or an off balanced body!

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Respond to Drop Shot Movement ...

Coach tosses low and short balls really close to the net. Player sprints and responds with counter drop shots.

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Tennis: Doubles movement - Spo...

<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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Approach On the Run Movement -...

Coach stands inside the court and feeds challenging short ball.Player runs and hits forehand approach shot on the run.

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Ball roll Movement - Tennis Dr...

Player 1 is feeding from the service box and player 2 starts on the baseline T in the ready position.Player 1 rolls tennis balls along the ground, in a random pattern, one after the other and player 2 must move to each ball, stop it with their hand before it goes outside the singles tramlines or baseline.After stopping the ball player 2 should roll it back to player 1 who can then roll the next ball.

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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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Finishing at the net Movement ...

Purpose:To move in the correct patterns at the net, hitting smash and high volley. Coach feeds in this sequence-1) Deep high lob to be <em>smashed</em>2) Soft high for <em>backhand volley</em>3) Deep high lob for <em>inside out smash</em>4) Soft high ball for <em>forehand volley finish</em> Feed in sets of 8-12

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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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Keep It In The Trams Movement ...

Both players rally from the service line trying to keep the ball in the tramlines. However Player A must play one forehand then one backhand alternatively.The first player to hit it out of the tramlines wins the point. The first player to 11 points then swap.

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Attacking forehand off center ...

Coach feeds an easy ball down the middle of the court. Player moves forward and hits an agressive forehand to the deuce side. Player then moves forward to take up a proper position at the net.

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Short Width, Full Width Moveme...

Player starts in the middle and sprints to the deuce corner, imitating a forehand stroke. Immediately, the player changes direction and sprints all the way to the other corner to finish imitating backhand stroke.

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Jump & Catch Movement - Tennis...

Hula-hoops are set on the left and right side in front of the player. Coach stands in front of the playerPlayer jumps into the left hoop, catches the ball in left hand and lands only on one legPlayer throws the ball back to coach and performs the same activity to the right side

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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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Specific Footwork - Run Around...

Coach demonstrates proper footwork to hit forehand inside out/in. Players try to imitate this footwork without hitting the ball to make it more natural. Players take big cross over step behind and jump from both legs to achieve stable position before imitating hitting the ball.

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Tennis: Two Ball Drill - Sport...

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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Recovery Habits - Backhand Mov...

This drill teaches how to achieve good positioning on the court. Coach tosses balls to the one side, and the player hits the ball and recovers to the proper spot. If the shot is cross court (yellow cone), player recovers to the closer (yellow) cone. If the shot is down the line to the red cone, player has to go to the further (red) cone.

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Be ready for anything! Movemen...

Players are working in pairs with player 1 feeding from just behind the service box and player 2 starting from the baseline area.Player 1 can roll, drop, or throw balls in any order or direction to player 2 and player 2 must react accordingly and return the ball to player 1 in the same way it has been fed.They must reach each and every ball before it goes outside the single tramlines, baseline or in front of the service box. Player 1 can throw the ball straight at player 2 too so they must be ready for anything!

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Catch The Racket Movement - Te...

2 players face each other.Players put their rackets vertically on the ground and hold them with one hand.At a given signal, players release the racket and run to catch their partner’s racket.

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Swiss Handball Movement - Tenn...

This game requires two or more teams. Both teams are trying to place the ball into the opposing team's hoop, however they are not allowed to run with the ball. On receiving the ball, the player must touch the ground first with the ball and pass it to a team-mate within 3 seconds.

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Lob Awareness Movement - Tenni...

Coach stands in front of the player. Coach throws balls behind the player. Player has to react and hit the overhead with control.

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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

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Body and racquet under control

Develop balance and early footwork to maintain control of the body and racket head when hitting to all parts of the court.

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!
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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

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Use The middle of The court

How to best use The middle of The court?

Costel Coravu Coach, Romania

footwork

show me some footwork and recovery drills

Don Boyle Coach, United Kingdom

group coaching

I want to design an 8 sessions for 2 beginners players

Asim 0 Coach, Qatar

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