Introducing the Slice Forehand with the Use of a Swiss Ball Step 1
A large ball is a great tool to teach players about spin. Holding the ball in front of them and having them work on rota...
Activate the Upper Back Muscles with the Theraband
Here we see some resistance exercises to activate the upper back muscles using a theraband.
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Methodological Tools for the Net Game – Setting the Ball Up to Volley
A good volley requires stepping towards the ball at the right moment. In this drill we can see the girls working not onl...
Half Court Points from Offense to Defense
Players play on half the singles court down the line. The rally starts with a deep feed from the coach to one of the pla...
Hitting an Offensive Lob
The most important aspect to hit an effective offensive lob is disguise. Ideally you need to be in an offensive position...
Forehand with and without Resistance
First the player will shadow the stroke several times attached to a resistance band. Then the coach will feed the same...
Inside Out Forehand Tossing Drill
The coach hand feeds four balls. The player runs around the backhand and works on the inside out forehand.
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Mixed Overheads
Can the players decide what sort of overhead to hit? No! The coach should instruct them. After the feed, the coach shoul...
Points: Return Crosscourt Approaching the Net
Players play on half the doubles court crosscourt. The server only has one serve. The returner has to approach the net a...
Stroke Training: Volleys with a Change of Direction
The players take turns hitting two volleys. The coach hits the first ball towards the “T”, or middle of the service line...