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Tennis: Bicycle

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Player lays down on the ground. Player performs bicycle action to work on core muscles.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill player develops core muscles' strength. Bicycle is a great drill because it involves all muscles needed for effective coiling and uncoiling action in tennis so players should build this area to improve their game and avoid possible injuries.

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Horizontal Scissors:

Lay on the ground. Keep your legs straight. Lift your legs and do horizontal scissors. Make sure that lower back is touching the ground.

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Between the legs:

The coach rolls the ball in different directions, whilst the player moves with shuffle step and let the ball roll through the legs.

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Catch with carioca:

The coach faces the player, with both only using the carioca step. The coach tries to "lose" the player who is trying to stay in line with the coach.

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Call Hand Drill:

Coach stands in front of the player and throws the ball. The player moves left and right and catches the ball.

However, when the coach throws the ball, they shout "right" or left", and the player must catch the ball with this hand, regardless of what side of the body the ball comes to.

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