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Full acceleration

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 repetitions per set This drill is really demanding from the physical side so number of repetitions should be adjusted to the player fitness preparation. Too many reps will not bring good results because of the tired arm as also can be responsible for player’s injuries of the shoulder. Between the sets with the coach other players can work on specific drills with medicine ball/bands to strengthen the shoulder area.

Forehand Drills

Hitting on the Rise

Player stays on the baseline. Cones are set behind the player. Coach feeds deep higher balls. Player takes the ball on the rise and hits aggressively. Cones prevents the player from moving back.

Forehand Drills

Hitting on the rise

Player stays on the baseline. Cones are set behind the player. Coach feeds deep higher balls. Player takes the ball on the rise and hits aggressively. Cones prevents the player from moving back. Drill specifications: 6-8 repetitions per set Other players can watch the playing person to learn from his good and bad attempts or they can perform specific physical activities that will have a positive influence on “hitting on the rise” aspect. That’s why these drills should be focused on shoulders’ strength and power because of physical demands of this stroke.

Forehand Drills

Lateral Forehands Drill

Players start off in doubles alley and move along the baseline hitting 2 forehands.

Forehand Drills

Serve, Volley

-Student serves, the player has to split step before the feeder makes contact with the ball. -This drill was used to demonstrate that one server and one feeder can hit 6 balls in 35 seconds while four servers and one feeder can hit 21 balls in the same amount of time.

Serve and Return

The loop and sneak: Cat and mouse!

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 the ball and hit an aggressive topspin loop to push the opposing player to the back off the court. The point is then live and the players play first to 11 points. The player who has hit the aggressive loop can wait to see what damage their shot has done to their opponent before deciding where to position themselves on the court. If the loop has been played well and deep, the player may look to sneak into the net after it as it is likely the opponent will hit a weak reply. However if the loop has not been hit deep enough it may provide the opponent with a slower midcourt ball so the player must be ready to defend if this is the case.

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Using the middle to defend under pressure (it's the biggest part of the court after all!)

The coach feeds single ball feeds from the basket putting the player under extreme pressure. Starting from the singles tramline the players must try to hit the ball on the run directly back down the middle of the court to the rectangular target. Players can choose whether they slice or hit over the ball depending on how quickly they can get to the ball. Each player hits just one ball at a time so players waiting must be ready immediately for the next feed and after the shot has been played must jog back to the start position at the back of the court in order to keep the drill continuous. Repeat this drill with the coach feeding from the opposite corner.

Passing Shots Drills

Adapting Footwork, Timing and ...

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Alley Rally (Backhands) Rally ...

Players position on centre of double alley and rallies backhands to backhands

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Tennis: Consistency and accura...

<BR>-Players hit forehands aiming for the line.<BR>-Players maintain high net clearance to achieve consistency.<BR>-Three points are deducted from the final score (i.e. the rally count) for each shot that was hit into the net.<BR>-After 2 minutes see which pair held the longest rally.<BR>-After one or two rounds swap to backhand.

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Tennis: Hitting on the Rise - ...

<br>Player stays on the baseline. Cones are set behind the player. Coach feeds deep higher balls. Player takes the ball on the rise and hits aggressively. Cones prevents the player from moving back.

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6 Things Changing Tennis in 20...

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Extras - Tennis Drills, Tennis...

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The loop and sneak: Cat and mo...

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 the ball and hit an aggressive topspin loop to push the opposing player to the back off the court.The point is then live and the players play first to 11 points.The player who has hit the aggressive loop can wait to see what damage their shot has done to their opponent before deciding where to position themselves on the court.If the loop has been played well and deep, the player may look to sneak into the net after it as it is likely the opponent will hit a weak reply.However if the loop has not been hit deep enough it may provide the opponent with a slower midcourt ball so the player must be ready to defend if this is the case.

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Push Out Rally Drills - Tennis...

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.

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Alley Rally (Volley) Rally Dri...

Players position themselves on the doubles aley in line with service line and rally FHV to FHV

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Using the middle to defend und...

The coach feeds single ball feeds from the basket putting the player under extreme pressure.Starting from the singles tramline the players must try to hit the ball on the run directly back down the middle of the court to the rectangular target.Players can choose whether they slice or hit over the ball depending on how quickly they can get to the ball.Each player hits just one ball at a time so players waiting must be ready immediately for the next feed and after the shot has been played must jog back to the start position at the back of the court in order to keep the drill continuous.Repeat this drill with the coach feeding from the opposite corner.

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Two shot winners Passing Shots...

Players in two lines on the baseline. Player starts running across court to hit a fed ball on the service line. Hits the ball down the line and then closes in on the net to hit a short fed ball volley across court for a winner. Then the player moves to the back of the other que.

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Tennis: Attacking Midcourt Bal...

This drill should be used to help players deal with easy balls and get them to attack the ball. The coach starts the drill with a mid-court feed, at various heights. The player has to hit the ball to the targets either deep or angled. The coach feeds 6 balls and then the next player starts.

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Tennis: Control The Backspin -...

<span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(50, 50, 50);&quot;>The player and coach hit to each other using backhand slice<span style=&quot;background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(50, 50, 50);&quot;>Before every hit, the player has to bounce the ball up with the racket to control the point of contact and allow for longer rally with backspin

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Tennis: Get it Deep with Slice...

Coach feeds balls to the deuce side.Player uses forehand slice to hit the ball deep.

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Tennis: Backhand Lateral with ...

Live ball Drill<BR>Coach feeds from position 1.<BR>Players start off in forehand doubles alley and execute shots with direction. player has to to hit the first ball back to the coach to then hit the second shot down the line.

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Combination 3 Rally Drills - T...

Player line up on centre and rally forehands cc and backhands down the line.

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Tennis: Deep cross court - For...

<BR>-The coach feeds down the line, the player runs to hit the ball cross court into the target area.<BR>First player to 3 shots (or higher if more advanced players) wins the game.<BR>-The drill can then be run similarly from the backhand corner.

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Tennis: Correct Forehand Techn...

Coach shows the correct technique for hitting forehand shots, including the volley

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2 points per rally Rally Drill...

2 teams two balls Players play a half court rally until one makes a mistake for the first point. The second ball <em>then</em> becomes live and should be played out by all 4 players for the second point.

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The Attacking Return of Serve:...

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timing SESSIONS
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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.

Tennis is a Situational Game!

A session encouraging players to use their technical skills tactically!

Smash It! Perfect the Overhead Volley

Teach your players on how to improve the tricky overhead shot, developing their technique and tactical thinking - don?t tap it, smash it!

Get a Solid Forehand Volley!

Improve your player’s forehand volley with this attacking session and put them on the front foot. Teach your players how to time their attack correctly, and how to execute the perfect volley.

Confidence without a Bounce

Get your players on the front foot and playing aggressive tennis, plucking the ball out of the air with this session plan.

Let's Drive It - Attack with your Tennis

With this session, get your players hitting down the line more with the powerful drive shot and playing more attacking tennis.

Attacking forehand tactics and technique plan

The shot is a forehand that goes down the line on what would be the backhand side of the person hitting the ball.

Blocking Skills - Technique an...

Hands up! Use the block to strike when they spike and use your defence as an offensive tool - blocking the ball back into their court!
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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

high ball

hi what is the best drill to improve high ball contact point and footwork.

samala ashok Coach, India

FUN GAME- both competitive and cooperative drill

can this drill be used both for anticipating the ball,control,tempo while also as a fun game for students with both competitive and cooperative aspects

Mayank Yadav Coach, United Kingdom

perception of the ball | Sport...

hi! I am a beginner coach, so need help! coaching a men around 45, he has trouble of understanding where the ball will land. he does backswing to early, to late, focusing to much on the ball and having trouble with footwork. any drills to make it easier to understand where the ball will land and how to prepare for it? thank you

Ekaterina Grib Coach, Russia

Permanent lines for U10 tennis...

I would like to add permanent lines for Under 10 tennis and am wondering if anyone has any experience doing this and can help me avoid problems with adult members?

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Advice for a new Tennis Coach ...

I'm just starting out as a Tennis Coach, and I'd like some advice on how to start out please. How can I start/make a lesson plan for beginners and intermediate level? Thank you.

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High school tennis team practi...

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

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How many players in each round...

how many players in each round of tennis game

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Where to start for coaching? -...

i have been playing tennis for 2 years and play in the 3.0-3.5 level now, i want to start coaching and i wanted to know where would be best to start from, and where do i have to sign up for the classes and exams? i live in NC charlotte usa,ty

Ali Manafi Coach, United States of America

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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ok im new to coaching and need...

ok im new to coaching and need to come up with an overview of a yearly plan as to what ill be coaching during the year. lets just say there are 8 weeks to a term and 4 terms a year. the group consists of 4 players ages from 5 to 7. what plan could be devised please? Lesley

Lesley Myers Coach, Australia

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