Type:
Singles Category: Backhand/conditioning/groundstrokes
Levels: Beginner/int./adv. Time/players: 10 minutes/1-4
Description and goals:
This drill incorporates three around-the-cone backhand drills. The goal is to have the student recognize an incoming ball and select the best shot.
Organization:
Place a cone on the baseline at the center mark. Have student start at the cone then move in along the baseline or back, depending on the feed. Student selects the appropriate response, moves around the cone, and prepares for the next shot. For variation, mix the feeds.
Key points:
Have student focus on movement, hitting through the ball, and shot selection.
