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Backhand Approach

Players start iff in no mans land. Players approach the backhand, gets into the first volley position (Backhand), then changes to forehand for second volley down the open court

Backhand Drills

Forehand / Backhand (live)

Player starts in centre, having recieved a ball from the backhand side of the court.Player has to hit back the 1st backhand the 2nd forehand and finishes with a backhand down the line into the open court.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Forehand Approach

Players start off in no mans land, then plays the forehand approach, get ths first volley position (Forehand). Player then changes to backhand for second volley down open court.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Forehand Lateral, with depth (live ball)

Drill Set-Up:Players start off in backhand doubles corner and executes two balls.Topic of Emphasis:Player steps out in on first shot and plays open stance on second volley.Player aim for greater depth.Variation:Coach can vary fielding position and players alternate direction and depth.

Forehand Drills

Forehand Passing Shot With Backhand Volley

One player starts on 2nd volley position at centre and groundstroker on centre baseline. Groundstroker moves out and plays pass down the line. The volleyer then hits to open court

Passing Shots Drills

Live ball drill with player

In this Drill the players start in the tram line. With the coach feeding the first ball from the basket the first player hits a controlled forehand back to the player at the net who in turn plays the ball in to the open court for the player to run onto the ball and hit a winner down the line. Player then runs around the cone and returns back to the queue.

Rally Drills

Live Ball with Coach

In this drill the players start in the tram line. With the coach feeding the first ball from the basket, the first player hits a controlled forehand back to the coach who in turn plays the ball in to the open court for the player to run onto the ball and hit a winner down the line. Player then runs around the cone and returns back to the queue.

Forehand Drills

Live Ball with Player

In this drill the players start in the tram line. With the coach feeding the first ball from the basket the first player hits a controlled forehand back to the player at the net who in turn plays the ball in to the open court for the player to run onto the ball and hit a winner down the line. Player then runs around the cone and returns back to the queue.

Forehand Drills

Opening up the court

Players start the centre. Players moveout to play forehand crosscourt. They then recover and play a backhand in service box to opposide Side-T angle

Forehand & Backhand Drill

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

Open the backhand Serve and Re...

The coach stands next to the doubles alley and the player serves wide from the ad side. The player's goal is to serve to the coach.

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Forehand pass cross court and ...

Baseliners move out and play the cross court passing shot and the volleyer volleys the ball into the open court down the line

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Opening up the court Forehand ...

Players start the centre. Players moveout to play forehand crosscourt. They then recover and play a backhand in service box to opposide Side-T angle

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Open the court and finish down...

2 players rally together in cross court direction. Player A picks the right moment to hit angle shot and opens the court up. After successful angle shot player finishes the next ball down the line.Drill specifications:1 point and switchOnly 2 players can play at one court so quick change after the point is the best way to keep all players hitting. While waiting for own turn players should perform specific fitness drills that will lead to the improvements in their games. Jump rope or footwork on the ladder are quick and dynamic exercises that can be used to achieve these goals.

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Open The Court To Play Behind ...

<span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(50, 50, 50);&quot;>Player serves wide from the deuce side. <span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(50, 50, 50);&quot;>Coach hits the ball back in a cross-court direction. <span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(50, 50, 50);&quot;>Player steps inside the court and hits a forehand drop shot cross-court.

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Serve with Opening Serve and R...

Player serves from one side. Coach feeds random ball as a return. Player reacts and hits the next shot to the open space.

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Ready backhand Backhand Drills...

The coach stands in front of the player and throws balls to the backhand side. The player executes backhands using only open stance.

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Control the stance Movement - ...

Players stands on the baseline, while the coach feeds the ball to one side of the court. The player then hit the ball back, while alternating between close and open stance.

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Control Is The Key Forehand Dr...

The coach throws an easy ball to the player who hits a forehand shot back to the coach. The Coach then throws the ball back again but this time the player hits a forehand shot to the open space (deuce side) where the cones are situated.

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Balance is everything Forehand...

Player stands on balance platforms. Coach feeds balls to the forehand side. Player executes forehand stroke while maintaining balance.

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Know the Direction Smash Drill...

Coach feeds high balls into random spots. Coach moves to one of the sides. Player hits an overhead into the open court.

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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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Backhand Approach Volley Drill...

Players start iff in no mans land. Players approach the backhand, gets into the first volley position (Backhand), then changes to forehand for second volley down the open court

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Connect the Dots Serve and Ret...

Coach serves from Deuce/Ad side. Player returns with forehand cross court. Coach hits the ball back to forehand. Player finishes to the open space.In this exercise, returner works on basic forehand patterns.From deuce side, player returns cross court and finishes down the line.From Ad side, player goes with cross court and finishes with inside in.

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Live Ball with Player Forehand...

In this drill the players start in the tram line. With the coach feeding the first ball from the basket the first player hits a controlled forehand back to the player at the net who in turn plays the ball in to the open court for the player to run onto the ball and hit a winner down the line. Player then runs around the cone and returns back to the queue.

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Follow the angle Forehand Dril...

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 air.Drill specifications:1 repetition per set2 players can work on this pattern at the same time so players should switch after one repetition. Because moving to the net requires quick movement players should perform some sprinting exercises to work on speed and anaerobic endurance.

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Live ball drill with player Ra...

In this Drill the players start in the tram line. With the coach feeding the first ball from the basket the first player hits a controlled forehand back to the player at the net who in turn plays the ball in to the open court for the player to run onto the ball and hit a winner down the line. Player then runs around the cone and returns back to the queue.

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Forehand Approach Volley Drill...

Players start off in no mans land, then plays the forehand approach, get ths first volley position (Forehand). Player then changes to backhand for second volley down open court.

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Forehand Approach Forehand & B...

Players start off in no mans land, then plays the forehand approach, get ths first volley position (Forehand). Player then changes to backhand for second volley down open court.

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Closed Stance With Weight Tran...

Cones are set in front of the player. Cones show the player how they should use their legs while performing a closed stance forehand. Player imitates a forehand closed stance stroke and moves their back leg forward after the shot towards the cone.

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Throw and Catch Coordination /...

Players stay on the opposite sites of the net. Player A throws the ball underhand with dominant hand in cross court direction. Player B catches the ball and throws it back.

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Master open stance with foreha...

Don?t let your forehand get predictable. Leave your opponent guessing with an open stance to give you the chance to hit it wherever you like!

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.

Serving wide to create the one two punch

This is the first part of this two-part attacking serving session - serving from the deuce court

Implementing down the line shot

Implement the down the line shot into your players? game and get them mixing up their play with this session

First Shots Change the Game

Get your players into the game straight away, by working on the first shots of the rally, such as the drop shot!

Play Back Behind, The Art Of Wrong Footing

Mix things up! Get your players hitting the ball in the space that's just opened up behind their opponent!

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.

Small Court, Bigger Possibilities

To work on technical and physical fundamentals

Working on Groundstrokes

Teach your players how to improve their power and accuracy, and get them hitting groundstrokes like the pros!

Learning The Backhand Half Volley

To learn the basics of a backhand half-volley shot at the net and make it an automatic response for players dealing with shots at their legs.

Put Pressure On Your Rival's Movement

We look at how to take control of rallies by manipulating the opponent around the court. Instead of forcing shots, start winning rallies with controlled shots into space.

Control and Consistency on the Court

In this session we look at building consistency and control into rallies. We look at each skill you might use at different points throughout the rally and work on getting the basic technique of these skills perfect.

Hitting Winners - Assertive Play

Instil the winning instinct in your players and get them to assert themselves on court and spot when the time is right to whack a winner!

Advanced Rallying - Deep and Accurate Play

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!

Nail the Inside Out and In Forehand!

Get your players hitting forehands like Rafael Nadal, and master the technical and tactical sides to the inside out and in forehand!

The backhand Cross-court - a formidable weapon

Fire a Cross-Court Backhand shot across your opponent's bow and open up the court with this offensive stroke!
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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?

Archived User Coach

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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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

How to correct the bad habit of under-slicing a forehand strokes?

Hi Many times you find new beginners, especially kids, tend to do the easier way of forehand shots by under-spinning/slicing the balls to get over the nets. I've tried a few ways but it's not to easy to change a habit. Please help. Thanks a lot. KT.

KT Teo Coach, Singapore

Where do I find my saved sessions?

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How do I share a Session?

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How can I publish a Session?

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recent update and now i cant open my animations

why can't I open my animated drills

Karl Flinn Coach, England

how do i save my work as a pdf?

How do i save my work as a pdf

adea rexhepi Coach, Australia

mobile app not displaying properly

Everytime I try to open the drills, I can't open a category... the only thing that happens is a duplication of the menu bar

Elisee Coach, Belgium

Re open and pay for subscription of an exsisting account

We had an account and are trying to re open it but it wont let us put in a new card for the payment and the card attached to the old account has expired

Bill thomson Coach, Australia

Plans

I have a premium membership. I show plans locked which I thought the premium membership would give me access to.Also, plans that I created 6 months to a year ago do not open for me to edit.

GF Coach, England

wont let me in to re edit my drill/skill/moves

hi team, just trying to figure out how to open up my animation to continue creating. the "open" selection which is at the bottom left of the edit part wont do anything.any help would be most appreciated please.thanks.

Haup Coach, New Zealand

how do i add to clipboard

How can I add to my clipboard

Alex Shields Coach, Canada

I've created a session but now it won't preview/print

I created a practice plan and now when I try to do a print preview/edit/send as pdf it won't load. I also tried emailing it to myself and it still won't open. Can you please advise on how to fix this? I put a lot of effort into it and do not want to have to redo.Thank you

Michael Sheppard Coach, Canada

I'm coaching middle school ten...

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

Rhonda R Lang Coach, United States of America

Backhand grip | Sportplan

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?

Archived User Coach

How to correct the bad habit o...

Hi Many times you find new beginners, especially kids, tend to do the easier way of forehand shots by under-spinning/slicing the balls to get over the nets. I've tried a few ways but it's not to easy to change a habit. Please help. Thanks a lot. KT.

KT Teo Coach, Singapore
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