Player stands inside the service line. Coach drops the ball from the net on the deuce side. Player sprints and hits controlled forehand drop shot down the line.
Hitting controlled shots while running with full speed is a skill that even the best players in the world have problems with. Ability to sprint, decelerate and maintain balanced position has to be practised in different situation to bring desired effects.
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