The mini-net has always been a great tool for visualizing spaces and distances. However, in this drill, the mini-net finds a new “purpose”: it serves as a visual aid for the perfect distance to the ball and the ideal contact point above the hip.
Strokes:
In this drill, the player starts with a backhand, then plays a forehand on the run, followed by two forehands inside out, and finishes with a forehand inside in.
Note:
The coach’s feed must be precisely suited in length and height so that the players can stay perfectly behind the ball and hit it at the correct height.
Note from the editorial team:
Note from the editorial team: The mini net has been used as a room divider at TennisGate for many years. However, we saw this application for the first time at the PTCA “Master Class” workshop that we conducted together with Emilio Sánchez in Seefeld at the beginning of December 2024.