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Tennis: Controlled forehand slide

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DESCRIPTION

3 balls are set on the cones. The player runs to each cone, slides and hits the ball without dropping the cone.

COACHING POINTS

In this drill, the player works on sliding action. The coach should tell players to run as fast as possible because it will help them to make a smooth slide. Additionally, the coach should tell players to keep the upper body straight to maintain proper balance.

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Deep and Short:

Coach feeds an easy ball to the advantage side. Player runs around and hits forehand inside out. Player runs forward to take proper position at the net. Coach feeds another ball to the deuce side. Player finishes with forehand drop volley cross court.

Movement

Corner to corner:

Player stands at the net, and the coach feeds a high ball. The player hits overhead back to the coach to the deuce side. The player hits the lob back who then finishes with overhead to the ad side.

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Deal with the tough one:

Player starts from the cone and the coach feeds the ball behind the player's head. The player moves back, jumps, and hits defensive overhead.

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Consistency is a key:

The player stands at the net, whilst the coach stands behind the baseline in the deuce corner. The player and coach rally together, with the coach hitting lob balls. The player hits regular overheads to the deuce side.

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