For this drill the player start on the middle of the baseline and runs to the singles sideline as if going to hit a shot. He then recovers back to the middle.
Running to a Short Ball– Keep the Racquet in Front
When running to a short ball it is very important to keep the racquet in front of the body, close to contact.
Sprint to the Corner with High Five
The players will shadow the run without a ball to understand what they have to do. The high five is used to force a recovery.
Basket Drill with Focus on Footwork Technique
Since the timing of the split step depends on the contact point of the opponent, practicing the movement cycle is usually more effective in a live ball format.
Tossing Drill to Work on Diagonal Sprinting
The drill focuses on short diagonal sprints forwards and backwards with quick changes of direction. The coach has absolute control…
Backhand Volley Long Run
The player starts at the sideline and has to sprint almost across the entire court to reach the ball and put a volley away if possible.
Sprinting Across the Court to Hit a Stretched Forehand
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo Four players stand in line close to the net in the alley of their backhand side The coach stands in front of them. The coach plays a low ball diagonally in the direction of the opposite alley. The player sprints behind the ball, stretches …
Sprinting Across the Court to Hit a Stretched Backhand
The goal is to keep the ball in play at any cost.
Quick Feet: Volley Drill after Feed from the Coach
By loading the video, you agree to Vimeo’s privacy policy.Learn more Load video Always unblock Vimeo The players stand next to each other at the “T”. The coach alternately throws a ball left for a forehand volley and then a ball right for a backhand volley. Both players should hit the volley and move diagonally forwards and then immediately backwards …
Groundstroke after Cone Touches
The coach calls the color of the cone that the player should touch. After 3 touches he feeds a short ball, which the player has to hit over the net with solid technique.