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Crosscourt overhead
prepared by InterTennis Coach

 

Type: Doubles/singles Category: Overhead

Levels: Intermediate/advanced Suggested time: 15 minutes

Description and goals:

Develop consistency and accuracy of lob and overhead.

Organization:

Player A begins near the net and attempts to hit alternating overheads to Players B and C, who lob the ball back to player A. Players rotate position after 7 minutes.

Variation: Make this drill competitive by playing out the point after the second overhead.

Key points:

1. Encourage players to get ready quickly

2. Focus on hitting to targets

 
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