BOASTS

Starting Out 4.0 – ANGLES (BOAST AND CROSS COURTS)

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...

Starting Out 4.5 – CONDITIONED GAMES FOR ANGLES

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...

Starting Out 4.4 – FEEDING THE BALL

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...

Starting Out 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...