IMPORTANT STARTING POINTS
Make every player feel welcome and excited
Answer any immediate questions or concerns
Introduce the theme and structure of the session for players to engage with and follow along
Be energetic and approachable from the very start
ANGLED SHOTS:
Cross court drives
Boasts
Cross court volleys
Court court kills
Reverse angle
Back wall...
Use the appropriate ball depending on player's level, a bouncier ball will help the exercises to run more smoothly.
CROSS COURT GAME:
2 players: one of the forehand and one of the backhand side.
The players can only hit the ball anywhere into the other half...
COACH FEEDING OR FEEDING BETWEEN PLAYERS:
A coach can feed a group of players to hit a certain shot or series of shots. Players line up behind the T and take it in turns to hit the shot.
Players can also feed each other. The...
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...