Drop-Hit and Retrieve

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DESCRIPTION

DRILL TYPE: Racquet Skills

FOCUS: Groundstrokes Progressions

EQUIPMENT:

  1. (12) 25” Youth Racquets
  2. ( 2) Basket of Red/ Foam Balls

SETUP:

  1. Players line up behind the baseline, place two basket of balls behind the players.
  2. Ensure the players are well spread out on the baseline.

MISSION:

  1. Line up the players on the baseline on poly spots along a straight line and have them stand sideways.
  2. Place a spot in front of each player where will practice dropping the ball with their non-dominant hand, extended, and then catching it after the bounce.
  3. Once they are successful dropping the ball, the racquet is added and they will drop, hit and retrieve the ball.
  4. If the player is unsuccessful, the pro can drop the ball for the player.

COACHING POINTS

  1. Ball and racquet control.

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