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Groundstroke
Tennis Drills
This Tennis eBook contains ground stroke drills for you to use in your lessons or practice
sessions. Live ball and feeding drill sections are contained with all drills accompanied by
detailed diagrams and instructions.
General Information
Title: Groundstroke Tennis Drills eBook
Author: David Horne and Rufus Keown at GlobalTennisCoaching.com
First Published: 2004
Revised and Updated Digital Edition (eBook): 2011
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Tennis Drills
Why are good drills so important? To quote from ancient Chinese philosophy...
"If (players) are unaccustomed to rigorous drilling, they will be worried and hesitant in battle
(matches)." (Sun Tzu, The Art of War). Practise how you want to play in a match!
Selecting and using the right drills in practice are the best way for a coach to get their
students ready for match play. The phrase "practise makes perfect" is particularly appropriate
for tennis players. Professional tennis players practise their strokes, patterns and strategies
until they can play a match on "auto pilot", making the correct decisions and playing the right
shots at the right time.
Of course in a competitive match situation, the increased pressure and nerves will often affect
most players. By practicing the right moves, using challenging drills we can strive to train our
players to perform the same in matches and on the practice court.
This eBook does not seek to tell coaches how they should coach. There are different coaches
with different personalities and methods that all succeed in developing players and help
people enjoy tennis.
We have seen top state coaches on court "with out a racket"; many experienced coaches like
a basket of balls loaded with a hundred or more balls and then there are other top coaches
who will only take a dozen balls on court and demand their students rally consistently with
each ball. Some professional players have been known to conduct their sessions with one
ball only. I often watched Mats Wilander and Nystrom (two Swedish players) practise with
only one ball. All these methods have been successful and all are very different.
Types of Tennis Drills in This eBook
Live Ball Drills
Live Ball Drills can simply be described as drills "where the point is played out."
A coach or player starts the drill by hitting a ball into the court and that ball is rallied between
all the players. The situation is a very "open" coaching environment, as the players will be
faced with unpredictable situations and will have to adapt appropriately. In this environment
players will face both tactical and technical issues and, although the coach may modify the
drill to work at a specific skill, it imitates match play. It is this realistic match environment that
makes "Live Ball Drills" effective.
Feeding Drills
Feeding Drills describe a drill where the coach feeds in a ball which is hit but no rally takes
place. This is a "closed" coaching environment where players may be working on a specific
stroke or pattern of strokes.
Feeding drills are usually very technical situations and the coach and player can specifically
work at correcting a stroke weakness or developing a new stroke or grip. Feeding drills may
be most effective in helping a player master a difficult skill, such as hitting a kick serve, a slice
backhand or a skill that they are experiencing trouble grasping.
Live Ball vs. Feeding Drills
It is important that a coach recognise the various benefits of both methods of drilling. Live ball
drills fit neatly in with the game based approach philosophy of teaching students technical and
tactical skills simultaneously. Players of all ages and abilities enjoy this "game" situation and
live ball drills can be adapted to work in any given situation.
There will be times when coaches may want to "close" the environment to work on a specific
stroke or skill and feeding drills may be more appropriate. In our experience feeding drills
may be used to give a player confidence and muscle memory when learning difficult concepts
such as:
Learning a slice backhand
Learning to hit a single handed backhand after learning with a two handed backhand
Learning to hit return of serves
A good coach will learn what type of drills will suit their students. It should be noted that once
a player has mastered a stroke during feeding drills the progression should be made to a live
ball drill to practise the skill under match conditions.
Scoring
Tennis is a scoring game. As players develop, their ability to handle the "score board
pressure" can be as important as technique and tactics. Consequently the drills you use in
training should keep score so players can practise playing under match type pressure.
There are various types of scoring systems that can be used to improve the structure of the
drill.
Examples of Scoring Systems You Can Use in Your Lessons:
1. Love � 15 � 30 � 40 � Deuce � Advantage - Game
Beginner players may benefit from simply learning the basic scoring system of the game of
tennis.
2. Play Sets Where the 1st to Score 7 / 11/ 21 Points Wins
Playing tie breaker rules or "fast tennis" rules can be effective when there is limited time to
play a full set. These modified scoring games also create pressure scoring situations more
often and train players to deal with "scoreboard pressure."
3. Loaded Scoring
If a coach is working on a specific skill during a drill, then loading the points is an effective
way to train students to play the way you want them to.
Examples of Loading Points Include:
Encouraging students to go for their serves by awarding double points for an ace or
unreturnable serve.
If a coach wishes to emphasize consistency and patience in a drill, a net error can be
penalised by forfeiting the set.
Double points can be awarded for volley and overhead winners in a drill thus encouraging
players to attack the net.
There are countless ways to load the scoring system of your drill and make it a more
challenging exercise.
4. Handicap Scoring
In private lessons or group lessons where players of different standards are competing,
coaches should create a handicap scoring scenario to ensure a competitive environment.
Some Methods of Handicap Scoring Include:
While playing a set of tennis, the player that wins the first game begins the next game at
0-15. If they win again then they will start the next game at 0-30.
A score, for example of 4 � 1, would result in the winning player starting at 0-40 in the
next game. If the scores are level 2 � 2 then the game would start at 0-0.
While playing tie breakers or points, the player that wins the first tie breaker starts the
next tie breaker handicapped by the amount they won by.
For example by winning the tie breaker 7 � 4 the next set begins at 0 � 3.
This method will help all players practise under "score board pressure".
Class Size
Drills in this book can be modified to suit class sizes of between 1 � 6, with some team games
allowing more than 12 players. Class size can often be a case of scarcity � everybody would
like private lessons with the coach, however there is not enough money, tennis courts or
tennis coaches to support this. With organisation, good drills and well trained students, a
group session can be as challenging as an individual lesson.
A Note on Private Lessons
Is there great benefit in a 7 year old receiving private lessons??? Is there benefit if the coach
is rallying to the student "perfect" returns � with out spin, straight to the students, bouncing
around waist height??? A better scenario might be for the coach to match two students (or
more) of similar age and ability (a crucial coaching skill) together and then create drills or
activities to challenge them. This would create a far more realistic and "match like" training
situation.
Group Lessons
Group or squad training requires the coach to be a good manager. Students do not want
"dead spots" or long periods of inactivity in their work outs. This may be experienced when a
coach feeds to students one at a time, while others in the group wait for their turn. The coach
should plan the drills for their lesson based on the size of their class.
Ideas for Coaching Different Class Sizes Include (players: coach)
2 players: 1 coach Two evenly matched players on court with a coach is an ideal scenario
for practicing singles drills. The coach may choose to feed in to start the point or have the
players start the point. The coach can then walk around the court motivating, instructing and
encouraging the players where needed.
3: 1 At this ratio, drills can work on both singles and doubles with the coach filling in to make
the fourth doubles player. 2 on 1 drills with the coach feeding can work fitness and technique
training. Practise 1 on 1 drills by rotating players every 1 or 2 points.
Keep the rotations quick, even after each stroke, to keep the players energized. In a high
intensity workout this will give the third player some rest and recovery time.
4: 1 Doubles drills and fast moving singles drills are ideal for this ratio of players.
5: 1 Practise doubles drills. Give the fifth player who is waiting their turn a meaningful task to
do while rotating off during the drill. In a beginners class this may be teaching them to score
or call lines. You may consider a fitness exercise such as skipping or sit ups. The fifth
person may pick up balls while waiting, to make the drills run with out disruption. Make
rotations regularly to maintain the concentration and enthusiasm of the fifth player.
6: 1 Incorporate doubles drills at this ratio to ensure four players are on the court drilling at all
times. The two waiting players will rotate into the drill every few points. Pair up players so
rotations occur two at a time to ensure that all players are continuously participating in the
drill.
6+: 1 Once classes reach this size you will need to refer to the Team Games and Squad
Games section of this book. More than one tennis court may be required and perhaps an
assistant to the head coach will be required. A fast paced and well organised program will
need to be planned.
Coaches should involve as many players on court as possible in their drills. To achieve
maximum participation a class size of 2 � 4 would be ideal.
A Good Coach Can Still Create a Great Training Session With Over Four Players By:
Making quick and regular rotations
Utilising meaningful off - court activities
Asking the players who are off the court some tactical questions about the on-court play.
Key to Diagrams
Forehand
Backhand
Serve
Volley
Smash / Overhead
Running Shot
Ready Position / Waiting Player
Player's Shot
Coach's Feed
Player Movement
Markers / Cones
Lob / High Net Clearance
Groundstroke Tennis Drills
Groundstrokes describe the forehands and backhands played from the back of the court
where the ball has bounced.
In the modern game back-court play is the most predominant style of tennis so the
development of sound groundstrokes is very important.
Contributing to the Popularity of Baseline Tennis Has Been:
Improved racket technology.
More tournaments held on clay or hard court surfaces.
Less tournaments held on grass.
Improvements in technique, specifically grips and biomechanical advancements allowing
players greater power and control from the baseline.
An example of this is the progression of Australia's top tennis players through different eras
moving from the serve and volley game to the back court game.
Serve & volley players such as John Newcombe, Pat Cash and Pat Rafter were Australia's
number one players through the 1970's, 1980's and 1990's. Australia's current number one
Lleyton Hewitt plays almost exclusively from the back court with consistent ground strokes,
fierce passing shots, aggressive lobs and tenacious movement.
The Drills Described in This Section Provide Some Key Themes:
Consistency: Hitting with good net clearance
Aggression: Hitting with topspin
Shot Selection: Hitting cross-court
Movement:
Taking the ball early
Developing a "Big" forehand
Driving the ball deep
Playing the right shot at the right time
Balance between consistency and aggression
Being able to play shots on the run or off balance
Correct footwork patterns to ensure correct body positioning
Groundstroke Drill 1:
+ 1 � 1 (plus 1 point � minus 1 point)
Player Level:
Intermediate � Advanced Players
Objective:
At any level, good players should be trained to
avoid net errors, hitting for length into the back
court. This drill is designed to emphasise
consistency through net clearance.
Instruction:
Player A challenges Player B in a baseline rally
situation. The ball is underhand fed in by either the
coach or players.
Scoring:
1st team to +5 wins the set.
2 sets win the match.
+1 point is scored from opposition errors &
winners.
Any errors into the net result in a penalty
�1 point scored for the offending team.
Details:
2 � 4 players
This drill can be suited to a group lesson by
rotating the players after each point or even after
each shot to ensure maximum participation.
Groundstroke Drill #2
Clear the Net
Player Level:
Intermediate � Advanced players.
Objective:
Two of the core elements of consistent, percentage
tennis are net clearance and topspin. This drill
works at these essentials by forcing players to
exaggerate their net clearance and control their
depth using topspin.
Instruction:
Set the court up using net extenders to double
the height of the net.
Players are to rally out with any stroke played
under the net extenders called an error.
Encourage high, topspin strokes.
Scoring:
Play sets of 1st to 7 points
Clearing the net � Besides your opponent, Details:
the biggest obstacle you will face on the 2 � 4 players
court is the net!
This drill can be suited to a group lesson by
rotating the players after each point or even after
each shot to ensure maximum participation.
Net Extenders - Use a length of rope and tie each
end to the fence of the court. Pull tight to a height
around twice the height of the net or net posts.
Groundstroke Drill #3
Forehand Cross Court Consistency
Player Level:
Intermediate � Advanced Players
Objective:
This baseline drill develops stroke consistency and
builds defensive & offensive cross court patterns.
Instruction:
Place markers down to cut down court area.
Players A & B play cross court.
Hit forehands only.
The manipulation of spin, speed, depth & angle
are crucial to winning points in this limited court
area.
The point starts with an underhand feed.
Scoring:
1st to 7 points wins the set
3 sets win the match.
Progression:
Manipulate scoring to suit lesson plan. i.e.
Net error = immediate loss of set; or error in first 5
shots = immediate loss of set.
.
Details:
2 � 4 players.
This drill can be suited to a group lesson by
rotating the players after each point or even after
each shot to ensure maximum participation.
Set marker cones 1.5 metres (approximately 2
racket lengths) from the side line.
Groundstroke Drill #4
Backhand Cross Court Consistency
Player Level:
Intermediate � Advanced Players
Objective:
This baseline drill develops stroke consistency and
builds defensive & offensive cross court patterns.
Instruction:
Place markers as illustrated to cut down court
area. Players A & B play cross court.
Hit backhands only.
The manipulation of spin, speed, depth and
angle are crucial to winning points in this
limited court area.
The point starts with an underhand feed.
Scoring:
1st to 7 points wins the set
3 sets win the match.
Progression:
Manipulate scoring to suit lesson plan. i.e.
Net error = immediate loss of set; or
Error in first 5 shots = immediate loss of set.
Details:
2 � 4 players.
This drill can be suited to a group lesson by
rotating the players after each point or even after
each shot to ensure maximum participation.
Set marker cones 1.5 metres (approximately 2
racket lengths) from the side line.
Groundstroke Drill #5
"Inside � Out" Forehand Patterns
Player Level:
Intermediate � Advanced Players
Objective:
This baseline drill is designed to develop stroke
consistency and build defensive & offensive cross
court patterns.
Instruction:
Place markers as illustrated to cut down court
area. Players A & B play cross court.
"Inside-out" forehands only.
The manipulation of spin, speed, depth and
angle are crucial to winning points in this
limited court area.
The point starts with an underhand feed.
Scoring:
1st to 7 points wins the set
3 sets win the match.
Details:
2 � 4 players
This drill can be suited to a group lesson by
rotating the players after each point or even after
each shot to ensure maximum participation.
Set marker cones 1.5 metres (approximately 2
racket lengths) from the side line.
Groundstroke Drill #6
Scoring:
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Player Level:
Intermediate � Advanced Players
Objective:
To develop a "BIG SHOT" during an open- rally
situation. This leads to the player developing an
aggressive baseline game style.
A
Instruction:
Place markers down parallel to the singles line
to act as the target zone.
Player A feeds in underhand and the point is
played out in full court.
Player A scores double points for a winning
backhand down the line into the target area.
Player B scores double points for a winning
forehand down the line into the target area.
Change feeders and sides at the end of a set,
so that both players practise both winning
shots.
Scoring:
1st to 7 points wins the set
B
3 sets win the match
Progression:
Only winning shots in the target area and unforced
errors can score. Otherwise point is replayed.
Details:
2 � 4 players
Set marker cones 1.5 metres from the side line
(approximately 2 racket lengths).
Groundstroke Drill #7 Player Level:
Intermediate � Advanced Players
Angle Groundstroke Patterns
Objective:
A To develop and create angles to move your
opponent out of court. Thus opening the court up
B for the "BIG SHOT" practised in the previous
exercise.
Instruction:
Place markers down parallel to the singles line
to act as the target zone.
Player A feeds in underhand and the point is
played out in full court.
Player A scores a bonus point every time they
create an angle and gets the ball into the target
zone from the backhand side.
The same rule applies for player B who can
score bonus points from the forehand side.
Change feeders and sides at the end of a set,
so that players practise both shots and both
sides.
Scoring:
1st to 11 points wins (2 or 3 bonus points may be
scored every point)
3 sets win the match.
Progression:
Double points awarded for winning shots.
Details:
2 � 4 players
Marker cones required.
Set marker cones 1.5 metres from the side line
(approximately 2 racket lengths).
Groundstroke Drill #8 Player Level:
Intermediate � Advanced Players
Half Court vs. Full Court
Objective:
B In the modern game, players regularly use the "off
forehand" to control the point.
Out of bounds
area for This drill emphasises the off forehand, and helps
player B players practise the correct footwork and stroke
patterns necessary.
A
Instruction:
Set up the court using markers as illustrated to
divide the court into two equal halves down one
end.
Instruct player A to use the "off" or "inside-out"
forehand to control the point.
Player A varies depth, angle, spin and speed to
move player B all over the court and set up a
winning shot.
Player B must concentrate on movement to the
ball and recovery to correct position after each
shot.
Player B must hit all shots to one half of the
court.
Scoring:
7 � 11 points
Player B aims to get to 7
Player A aims for 11 points.
After 1 set rotate sides to give both players an
opportunity to develop their "inside-out" forehand.
Details:
2 � 4 players
This drill can be suited to a group lesson by
rotating the players after each point or even after
each shot to ensure maximum participation.
Groundstroke Drill #9 Player Level:
Intermediate players
Consistency Game
Objective:
Waiting To encourage a "get the ball back at all costs"
Player mentality to your students.
This great drill rewards the player who returns
every ball.
Instruction:
Players set up on court with at least one player
on sidelines.
The coach or player starts the rally with an
underhand feed and players rally out.
The waiting player replaces the player who
makes an error, or, a winner is hit on their side
of the court.
This drill can be played in either a singles or
doubles format.
Scoring:
Players score a point each time they are on the
court.
First to score 15 or 21 points wins.
Players score a set if they are on court for 5 rallies
in a row � 1st to 3 sets.
Progression:
Use net extenders. Players must hit over net
extenders.
Only strokes landing beyond the service line
are in.
Play in a figure 8 pattern.
Details:
3 � 6 players.
Groundstroke Drill #10 Player Level:
Intermediate � Advanced Players
Depth Control
Objective:
Depth Zone Maintaining good depth in a pressure rally situation
is crucial. Improve depth of stroke in a variable
Depth Zone rally situation.
Instruction:
Set up the court with a "depth zone" as
illustrated.
The rally is started with an underhand feed
(which does not score) and players aim to hit
their strokes into the "depth zone".
The player who makes the error must feed in to
start the next point.
Scoring:
1 point is scored for every ball that lands in the
depth zone.
Players are penalised 3 points for a net error.
Wide and long errors do not receive a point
penalty; however, the player who makes the
error must feed in the next rally.
1st to 20 wins.
Details:
2 � 4 players
This drill can be suited to a group lesson by
rotating the players after each point or even after
each shot to ensure maximum participation.
Groundstroke Drill #11 Player Level:
Intermediate � Advanced Players
Drill: In to "Attack" � Back to "Defend"
Objective:
Move in to Attack Teach players to aggressively use their feet to
either get into a strong attacking position inside the
Move Back to Defend baseline; or defend behind the baseline.
Instruction:
Place markers between the baseline and
service line as reference points for the players.
Start the point with an underhand feed with
players setting up on the baseline.
If the ball bounces inside the markers players
are to move in and "attack"- improving the
players court position, opening up available
angles by contacting the ball closer to the net
and shortening the time the opponent has to
react.
If the ball bounces behind the markers players
move back and "defend"- giving them more
time to set up and play a difficult deep ball.
Emphasise a short back swing and "timing" the
ball when moving forwards; and a long swing
and "looping" stroke when moving back.
Players should recover to the centre mark after
each stroke.
To emphasise the movement and decision
making, players may call out "attack" or
"defend" depending on where the ball bounces
for each stroke.
Details:
2 � 4 players
This drill can be suited to a group lesson by
rotating the players after each point or even after
each shot to ensure maximum participation.
Groundstroke Drill #12
Take the Ball Early and on the Rise
Player Level:
Advanced Players
Objective:
Teach players how to play aggressively from the
baseline by taking the ball early and therefore:
- Improving the players court position
- Opening up available angles by contacting the
ball closer to the net, and
- Shortening the time the opponent has to react.
Instruction:
Start the point with an underhand feed.
Instruct the players that they must stay inside
the baseline to hit all their strokes, always
moving forwards to "take the ball early and on
the rise".
Emphasise short back swing and "timing" the
ball.
This may be a difficult skill at first, but through
practise, players will gain a very valuable
weapon.
Scoring:
The rally is played out with points being
awarded for errors and winners.
Players also lose the point if their feet
"transgress" behind the baseline.
Details:
2 � 4 players
This drill can be suited to a group lesson by
rotating the players after each point or even after
each shot to ensure maximum participation.
Groundstroke Drill #13
4 � 6 players.
Drill: 2 on 2 Training � Baseline Battle
Player Level:
Beginners � Advanced players
Objective:
Create a controlled rally situation where players
learn to understand the ideal "rally speed" that they
can maintain.
Instruction:
The coach or player begins the point with an
underhand feed. The goal of the drill is to
maintain a rally at the highest ball speed
possible.
The coach should be constantly monitoring and
correcting the tempo of the rally.
If there are too many errors then "slow down".
If the drill is not challenging enough for the
players then pick-up the intensity.
This drill is effectively a "sparring" drill with the
aim being not to win the point, but to create an
intense rally situation.
The coach should keep the players bouncing
on the balls of their feet in between strokes.
Scoring:
Count the length of rallies.
Progression:
Progress to "directional control"
Details:
4 � 6 players.
Groundstroke Drill #14
2 on 2 Training � Direction Control
Player Level:
Intermediate - Advanced Players
Objective:
Create a controlled rally situation where players
learn to understand the ideal "rally speed" that they
can maintain.
Instruction:
4 players control a pattern of:
down the line - cross court � down the line �
cross court...a figure 8 pattern.
This drill is effectively a "sparring" drill with the
aim not to win the point but to create an intense
rally situation.
The coach should keep the players bouncing
on the balls of their feet in between strokes.
Scoring:
Count length of rallies
Details:
4 players
Groundstroke Drill #15
1 on 1 Training � Direction Control
Player Level:
Advanced Players
Objective:
Create a controlled rally situation where players
learn to understand the ideal "rally speed" that they
can maintain.
Instruction:
2 players control a pattern of: down the line -
cross court � down the line � cross court...a
figure 8 pattern.
This drill is effectively a "sparring" drill with the
aim not to win the point but create an intense
rally situation.
Players will have to work extremely hard at
recovering after each stroke to ensure that they
get to the next ball with balance and ready to
place their next shot.
Hit Down the Line Scoring:
Hit Cross Court Count length of rallies
Player Movement
Details:
2 � 4 players.
Groundstroke Drill #16
2 on 1 Training � Down the Line to Cross Court
Player Level:
Advanced Players
Objective:
2 on 1 is a great way to overload the training
program and to get players working really hard on
physical fitness, while at the same time maintaining
A B stroke technique.
Instruction:
The coach or player will begin the rally with an
underhand feed.
Players A & B hit cross-court shots while player
C hits down the line as illustrated.
This is great physical training for player C who
must run the baseline to reach every shot.
Players A & B continue to control their strokes.
Ensure the rally is played at a high tempo and
rotate once player C loses technique through
exhaustion.
C
Scoring:
Count the longest rally.
When an opponent has a weaker side, often the Details:
backhand, then you should exploit this deficiency. 3 � 4 players.
Open up the court first and then attack their weak
side.
Groundstroke Drill #17
2 on 1 Training � Baseline Battle
Player Level:
Intermediate - Advanced Players
Objective:
2 on 1 is a great way to overload the training
program and to get players working really hard on
physical fitness, while at the same time maintaining
stroke technique.
Instruction:
The player or coach starts a rally with an
underhand feed.
Play at a tempo that allows for long challenging
rallies.
The doubles team should aim to vary their
strokes.
The coach may like to set up the rally by giving
the singles player a challenging feed for the
first shot.
Scoring:
Rotate positions after the doubles team has won 3
points in a row (indicating fatigue by the singles
player).
Make it a competition by timing how long the
singles player can last by themselves.
Details:
3 � 4 players.
Groundstroke Drill #18
2 on 1 Training � Cross Court Challenge
Player Level:
Intermediate - Advanced Players
Objective:
2 on 1 is a great way to overload the training
program and to get players working really hard on
C B physical fitness, while at the same time maintaining
stroke technique.
Instruction:
The player or coach starts a rally with an
underhand feed.
Player A must hit every ball cross court
Players B & C should aim to vary their strokes
and can hit either down the line or cross court
to upset player A's rhythm.
Scoring:
If player A does not successfully hit their shot
cross court they lose 1 point.
A Lose 5 points and rotate positions.
Make it a competition by timing how long the
singles player can last by themselves.
Details:
3 � 4 players.
Groundstroke Drill #19
2 on 1 Training � Baseline to Net Battle
Player Level:
Intermediate - Advanced Players
Objective:
2 on 1 is a great way to overload the training
programme and to get players working really hard
on physical fitness, while at the same time
maintaining stroke technique.
Instruction:
Two players set up at the net challenging one
player at the baseline as illustrated.
The player or coach starts a rally with an
underhand feed.
Instruct the net team to hit deep volleys but not
to hit angled winners.
Play at a tempo that allows for long challenging
rallies.
The baseline player will have to develop quick
footwork and racket work as their reaction time
is cut down by the volleying team.
Rotate once the singles player loses technique
through exhaustion.
Scoring:
Count the longest rally.
Details:
3 � 4 players.
Groundstroke Drill #20
Home Base Drill
Player Level:
Beginners � Advanced players
Objective:
Improve playing shots on the move and emphasise
the importance of recovering back to the centre of
the court after every shot in a singles match.
Instruction:
Players start a cross court forehand rally. After
each shot players must recover back to the
centre mark.
This drill is terrific for developing recovery and
simulates singles match play where recovery to
cover the open court is a crucial skill.
Hitting good cross court shots on the run is
also a critical skill for consistent baseline play
and is favoured by most professionals in the
modern game.
Scoring:
Count the longest rally.
Progression:
Conduct drill to the backhand side
Details:
2 � 4 players