Coach feeds first 2 balls to the deuce and ad side. Player responds with forehand cross court and inside out. The next ball is fed aggressively to the deuce side. Player finishes with forehand down the line on the run.
Incorporating shots on the run into different playing patterns are real scenarios that players have to meet during tournaments. It is important to precede running shot with few shots to see how players respond to running shots while being tired. Rafa Nadal and his famous "banana" shot is a typical example of a professional player who can play fabulous winner while being on the run.
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