Starting Out: Boasts & Cross Courts 4.3 – SOLO DRILLS

Solo Drills are designed to help develop a player’s basic skills, while also helping the coach see the level of that player’s development. The test becomes more challenging with each skill. 

  • F/H & B/H 5 or 10 consecutive ‘hits’ against the wall with bounce ​
  • Alternate F/H & B/H 5 or 10 consecutive shots with bounce ​
  • F/H & B/H 5 or 10 consecutive volleys ​
  • Alternate F/H & B/H 5 or 10 consecutive volleys ​
  • 10 alternating corner hits–with bounce ​
  • 10 alternating corner hits–with volley ​
  • Figure of 8–with bounce  ​
  • Figure of 8–with volley​
  • Hit a boast and then move to other side to retrieve it with a drop/short shot. Hit up another shot to boast and then move to the other side.

Key Points:​

  • Recording time and targets is a great way to track a player’s progress and skill development​
  • Solo practice is a fantastic exercise for all skill levels! Pro players solo practice several times a week to sharpen their skills

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