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Backhand Smash

The coach feeds lob into the air for the player to hit back using the backhand smash. The player hits the smash down the line and joins the back of the line.

Smash Drills

Inside-out Forehand

Coach feeds the ball down the lineThe player starts in the middle and runs round to hit an inside-out cross court forehand to the target areaAlternatively a target can be positioned down the line and every third stroke can be hit to that direction

Forehand Drills

Moving opponent

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

Rally Drills

Push Out

Mark out continuations of the outside tram lines behind the court. Play out normal points but player can claim bonus points if the win the point after 'pushing' their opponent beyond the tram-lines.

Rally Drills

Speedy Gonzales

This is a speed development drill for tennis. Players line up along the outer tram line to start the race. Players run to the inner tram line and return back to the outer line, without stopping they run to the centre service line and return again, and then continue also run to both tram lines at the far end. The players will touch each line with their hand before moving to the next line.

Coordination / Fun Games

Volley and move across net in pairs

1. Students work in pairs.2. Students move down net volleying to each other.3. Emphasize control and precision volleys.

Volley Drills

Volleys

Players rally with their partner whilst trying to ignore the other distractions around them (the other players). Players work in the following pairs: 1 and 6, 2 and 5, 3 and 4. Players work like this for 2 minutes before rotating position, moving to the next position to their left.

Volley 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

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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Groundstrokes Moving Forward F...

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 moves backwards and repeats.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 moves backwards and repeats.

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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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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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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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Kick Tennis - Moving net Kicki...

Split the group into three teams. One team starts in the middle of the grid along the line. The idea of the game is to kick the ball over the middle team and try to land the ball in the oppositions area. If the ball is caught then no points are scored, if the ball bounces in the oppositions area then 1 point is scored. If one of the players in the middle catches the ball (they gain 1 point) then they swap positions with the team that kicked the ball.

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Pattern II: Move your opponent...

The coach kneels down on the player's side. Players serves to the T from deuce side, and the coach throws first ball to the deuce side. The player hits forehand cross-court, and the coach then feeds second ball to the ad side. The player runs around and hits forehand inside out.

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Tennis: Forehand x 3 Moving Ac...

Coach, 4 players, and a basket of tennis balls. Player 1 starts off on the centre of the baseline. Coach feeds 3 balls across the court from the players left to right, for the player to run on to and play 3 deep forehand returns. Player 1 joins the queue and player 2 steps on for the drill to be repeated. Drill continues until all 4 players have had a turn. Repeat the drill.  

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Tennis: Volleys moving in from...

Players start off from no mans land position. They then execute first and second volleys.

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Kick Tennis - Moving net Kicki...

Split the group into three teams. One team starts in the middle of the grid along the line. The idea of the game is to kick the ball over the middle team and try to land the ball in the oppositions area. If the ball is caught then no points are scored, if the ball bounces in the oppositions area then 1 point is scored. If one of the players in the middle catches the ball (they gain 1 point) then they swap positions with the team that kicked the ball.

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Move the defender Backhand Dri...

The coach feeds balls to the backhand. The player alternates hitting deep backhand down the line and short angle backhand cross court.

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Move To The Shot Smash Drills ...

Coach stands in front of the player. Coach tosses the ball either in front of the player or behind the player. Player moves and hits overhead.

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Move the cone Coordination / F...

Each player has own area with cones placed all around, and players start bouncing the ball up and they try to hit own cone. If the cone is hit, the player takes the cone and puts on the other player's area. The goal is to move as many cones to the other player as possible.

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Tennis: Attacking forehands on...

Coach feeds three balls per player from the basket. Players should aim to hit the targets (as in diagram - can use cones to mark out targets). The aim is to encourage players to progressively attack on the move.

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Tennis: Forehand/Backhand Appr...

Coach, 2 players, and a basket of tennis balls. Player 1 starts off on the centre of the baseline. Coach feeds ball 1 to the corner of the singles court for player 1 to play a forehand down the line. Coach feeds ball 2 to the opposite side of the court just in front of service box for player 1 to run on to and play a backhand down the line. Coach feeds ball 3 to the opposite side of the court halfway up the service box for player 1 to run on to and play a forehand down the line. Coach then feeds ball 4 to the opposite side of the court just in front of the net for player 1 to run on to and play a backhand down the line. Coach has to move backwards along the line to deliver the feeds. Drill repeated with player 2.

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Hitting a simple lob while on ...

The coach stands at the centre of the court at the net. He/she then feeds the ball to the player's ad side and lifts the racquet up above their head. The player has to move toward the ball and hit a backhand lob cross court. The aim of this drill is for the player to get the ball to pass above the coach's racquet.

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Height for Depth Rally Drills ...

Players rally up and down the middle of the court, attempting to get the longest rally they can hitting beyond the service box.Racquets are placed in the net to force the players to hit with height, which will help them to get the depth they are looking for.Pairs of players can compete against each other's courts to see which pair gets the longest rally within a certain amount of time.

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Volley and charge at the net V...

Coach feeds the balls to the same side of the court. The player has to hit three balls to complete a full run through of the drill. The player hits each ball to a specific zone marked out with two cones. After the shot the player has to move toward the net. The third shot should be played close to the net. After the third shot the player moves back to their starting position on the court.

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'X' movement Movement - Tennis...

Purpose:learn to move in an &quot;X&quot; 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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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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Behind the Baseline and Sideli...

Coach feeds balls to the deuce side.Player alternates hitting deep forehand cross-court and forehand angle cross-court.

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Drop The Volley Forehand & Bac...

Set up as shown with three cones close to the net, with these cones being the player's target on their second shot. Player and coach stand at the net, and the coach feeds the ball to the forehand side.The Player hits a forehand volley to the coach who then hits it back to the backhand side, where the player must react quickly to backhand drop volley the ball cross-court, aiming to get the ball in between the three cones.

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Waves! Rally Drills - Tennis D...

Players are playing doubles points from the hand in pairs.The pair who wins the point moves to the service line which is their starting position for the next point. Should they win the point from this starting position, players score 1 point and get to stay where there are. Should they lose the point from starting on the service line, they must move back to the baseline.

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Shake on it! Coordination / Fu...

Players work together in pairs, each pair using the double service box as their area and with rackets not needed.Pairs start by standing facing each other and holding hands with their left hand as if shaking hands.With one ball between 2 players, players 'rally' by patting the ball to each other using their linked arms as the net.Pairs are working co-operatively to see who can get the longest rally.Players must keep their feet moving to get in the right position for each 'shot', dancing around the ball with adjustment steps whilst still staying linked to their partner.The pair with the longest rally after 5 minutes wins. After this pairs swap hands to attempt this with their non playing hand.</div>

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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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2 and 1 Backhand Drills - Tenn...

Players rally together. Player A hits 2 backhands cross-court and 1 backhand down the line. Player B responds with all shots to the backhand corner.

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Feeling Comfortable At The Front Of The Court

To improve skills that are necessary to take advantage of short balls and win points at the net.

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.

Developing The Basics Of The Baseline Game

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

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.

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.

Small Court, Bigger Possibilities

To work on technical and physical fundamentals

Win more points with forehand

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

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.

Return Confidence

Don't shy away from the serve! Get your players returning confidently with this week's session!

Better Footwork Creates a Stronger Game

In a match, every ground stroke is played off a different variety of footwork movements. A fine technique is built upon the ability to take an effective position on court to play the stroke. Therefore develop your players reaction times and their footwork with a focus on their technique and tactical positioning.

I want to have a solid backhand!

Help develop your young players' backhand and get on track to succeed on court, with this session!

Forehand-based Session for Kids: Ball Perception

It?s the stroke everybody enjoys playing the most, and can be the most dangerous stroke to play, so let?s enjoy learning it! See the kids hit forehands with smiles on their faces!

Fast feet: Get those tootsies ...

Promote fast feet so that your players speed around the court like a tennis player on a hot tin roof!
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Backhand grip

In Nick Saviano's book, Maximum Tennis, Andre Agassi is said to have a very 'soft' left hand on his backhand, and yet often I hear and read many tips suggesting a very dominant, or active, supporting hand for the two handed backhand. Especially now, with the more semi-open stanced players, what should I suggest when teaching the backhand to developing players?

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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?

Archived User Coach

I'm coaching middle school tennis for the first time. Where to begin?

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

Rhonda R Lang Coach, United States of America

Any suggestions for some bad weather drills I can run indoors with my players?

How can I run drills inside before the weather is okay to go out?

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How to beat a heavy top spin player?

can anyone suggest a tennis tactics on defeating a player who uses looping topspin?this type of player loves to rally, uses high bouncing topspin, and loves long rallies . however his opponent hates long rallies and ends up losing the point. any suggestions ?

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What is the best way to share playing vocab at this site...

...where it will list and describe playing terminology such as shave, tackle-back, steal, forehand.

Ejaz Syed Coach, United States of America

High school tennis team practices

Can you provide some help with running a high school tennis team practice?

Archived User Coach

I want to sketch a drill with the Chalkboard

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Tips on serve and volley.

How to stay balanced for first volley

Dilip Coach, India

lesson plan on serve and return

how do you do a lesson plan for serving and returning while rolling the ball with racket and (tactic) moving the opponent

Bella Coach, South Africa

serve and return-using the strenght

session planner what could I do ? my tactic will be moving my opponent

Jacques Swanepoel Coach, South Africa

Deleting and moving documents

Hi, I have tried deleting documents from my folder and moving documents into folders I have created. When pressing the tabs to move/delete, nothing changes.Any help is greatly appreciated. Additionally, I would like to change my profile to Australia as I am not in the UK. Is there a way to do this?

Miss Raikadroka Coach, Australia

Cancel subscription

HI Can you please cancel my subscription moving forward for Karen Ellismany thanks

Karen Ellis Coach, New Zealand

moving player

how do i get the tools for moving players

Noa Nakaitaci Coach, France

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

Psychology in tennis HELP! My ...

Psychology in tennis HELP!!! I have a daughter who is an excellent player who only started playing tennis seriously last yr at the age of 13. She is a much better player than all the people she has completed against in matches but always loses due to over hitting and getting upset if the wrong call is made (which happens frequently due to how fast she hits and serves) do we need some sort of psychological help for this. what is the best way to get this... books, councilling ??? any help would be most appreciated thanks

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Green to Yellow Transition | S...

My son is playing Green at the moment and in 5 months time he will be yellow..how soon do you think He should start training Yellow..

Archived User Coach

How do you beat someone who is...

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

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