Players hit running FH - off FH alternately . The goal is to get 8 shots in the hitting zone area. Once achieved other 2 players repeat excersise. Next round players are also allowed to hit aggresive BH down the line instead off FH .
- make it a challenge by either limiting the amount of shots allowed to reach the goal , setting time limit
- physical activity/punishment for not making the goal
- encourage taking the ball early
Most club players practise the serve on its own and then have no idea what to do with the ball that comes back. Serve plus one is the pattern that turns a good serve into a won point.
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