accelerate the racket-head

targeting mainly the forearm and wrist. In all these drills

players should try to swing as fast as possible. Control

is secondary. Ball against the net

the players swings the ball against the net as fast as possible

using short back swings.

The player stands very close to the net

and swings with topspin. The racquet has to travel fast

The players use good footwork to get in

position every time.

This drill should be practiced with forehands and backhands.

Fast Feed Drill

The coach hand-feeds balls in rapid succession

The player swings the racket-head as fast as possible hitting all balls in the air.

The coach will

hand-feed six to eight balls. The player. should swing with a lot of topspin

and swing the racket-head as fast as possible

Regular Feeds

The coach feeds balls from across the net. The player stands 3 feet inside the

baseline

and hit either off the bounce shots or low swinging volleys

with maximum acceleration.

The players need to adjust to be able to hit the ball effectively.

They should try to swing fast with a lot of topspin

trying to keep the ball in the court.

The coach will feed forehand and backhands