Type:
Singles
Category: Approach/volley
Levels: Intermediate/adv. Time/players: 10 minutes/1-4
Description and goals:
A drill to work on the swinging two-handed backhand volley and the movement required. Take the ball early and high to take time away from your opponent.
Organization:
Place a target near the corner of the baseline and singles sideline on the opposite side of the players. Have players start at the baseline near the center mark. Coach feeds high looping ball to player A, who moves diagonally forward to cut off ball around the service line and hit a swinging two-handed backhand volley. The player then recovers to the back of the line. Coach then feeds looping ball to next player. Variations: Set up target for a crosscourt volley. Vary feeds so players must decide whether to swing or hit traditional volley.
Key points:
Important for the players to take the ball early and high so as to take time away from opponent. Feed high looping ball in the upper level strike zone. Make sure players load weight before hitting shot. Coach may ask players to hit shot with an open stance for better disguise and recovery.
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