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drop shot DRILLS
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Add Some Variety

Coach feeds short balls to the player. Player alternates offensive shot and drop shot.

Forehand Drills

Drop Shot Technique

Coach feeds easy balls to the player. Player tries to hit drop shots.

Attacking

Line and Drop

Coach feeds a long ball across the court. Players have to run across the court to play the ball deep down the line and then across to the net to play a short drop shot down the line. Each player hits the 2 shots and then go to the back of the queue.

Movement

Live Drop Shot

Players rally together using cross court shots. One player executes a drop shot down the line when there is an easier ball.

Backhand Drills

Moving Zones

Court is divided into 3 zones ("Deep" Cones to the baseline, "Medium" Cones to the service line; "Short" Service box). Coach feeds random balls. Player has to react and make proper decisions related to the zones. If the ball is deep, player has to move back and hit higher cross court. If the ball is medium, player can make own decision and hit neutral or aggressive shot. If the ball is short, player has to move forward and hit aggressively down the line or make a drop shot.

Forehand & Backhand Drill

Respond to Drop Shot

Coach tosses low and short balls really close to the net. Player sprints and responds with counter drop shots.

Agility & Fitness

Yo - Yo

1) Teacher alternates short drop shot and deep lob feeds from the basket.Also alternates forehand, backhand.2)Player hits the short ball to a down the line target as an approach shot 3) Player will then move back for the smash.4) The smash is hit cross court

Movement

Respond to Drop Shot Movement ...

Coach tosses low and short balls really close to the net. Player sprints and responds with counter drop shots.

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Drop Shot Technique Attacking ...

Coach feeds easy balls to the player. Player tries to hit drop shots.

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Returning a drop shot down the...

Coach stands close to the net and feeds balls close to the net on the player's side of the court to mimic a drop shot. Starting at the baseline the player has to run and hit a return drop shot down the line. Cones should be set out to give the player a target to aim for.

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Drop and lob Lob - Tennis Dril...

The coach feeds the ball to the backhand side, and the player hits backhand drop shot down the line and moves forward. The coach comes then to the net and feeds the ball to the backhand side. The player finishes with backhand volley lob cross-court.

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Lob off drop Lob - Tennis Dril...

The player stands on the baseline. Cones mark the deep zone. The coach stands close to the net and feeds a drop shot to the backhand side and takes the racquet up. The player sprints forward and hits deep backhand slice lob off drop shot.

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Answer drop shot Backhand Dril...

The player stands on the baseline and the coach stands close to the net. The coach feeds drop shot to the backhand side. The player sprints forward and hits deep backhand slice down the line off drop shot.

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Deep directions + drop shot ch...

Deep zone and angle zone are set by cones. Coach feeds balls to one side. Player performs tactical pattern based on deep down the line shot, deep cross court shot, and drop shot down the line.Drill specifications:1-2 repetitions per set1-2 patterns in a row is a number that each players should hit. With more players coach can set up 2 lines to work on forehand and backhand at the same time but it requires good feeding skills to keep the patterns in a right pace. Waiting players can perform physical drills or they can imitate well-disguised drop shot to get comfortable with the last-second change of grip and drop shot motion.

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Add Some Variety Forehand Dril...

Coach feeds short balls to the player. Player alternates offensive shot and drop shot.

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Big serve with drop shot winne...

Player serves to the T from ad side. The coach hits the ball back to the player's backhand side. The player finishes with a backhand drop shot down the line. Place cones in the deuce service box for the player to aim for when hitting the drop shot

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Tennis: Net drop forehand down...

Player stands inside the service line. Coach drops the ball from the net on the deuce side. Player sprints and hits controlled forehand drop shot down the line.

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Return and drop Backhand Drill...

The coach serves wide from the ad side and the player hits deep backhand cross-court return. The coach feeds another ball to the ad sidem and the player finishes with backhand drop shot down the line.

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Run Forrest, run! Rally Drills...

The coach feeds a drop-shot from the basket. Players 1 and 2 are at the same end as the coach and are positioned at the net.Player 3 must run forwards to try to get to the drop-shot and play it up to either of the players at the net.The players at the net must lob-volley the ball back over player 3's head. Player must then 3 run back to chase the ball hitting it again to either of the players at the net, who then drop volleys this ball.The point continues in this way until an unforced error is made or player 3 cannot run anymore!

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Make your run count Forehand D...

Coach and player rally together using backhand cross-court shots. Coach hits random drop shot down the line. Player runs and hits counter drop shot cross-court to win the point.

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Surprise after the angle Foreh...

2 players rally together in cross court direction. Player A picks the right moment to hit angle shot and opens the court up. After successful angle shot player finishes the next ball with drop shot down the line.Drill specifications:1 point and switchWhile 2 players are hitting on the court others can work on different skills. Physical activites are always good to incorporate but because of the drop shot included in this pattern, waiting players can cooperate and sharp this skill (player A is throwing the ball and player B is softly hitting drop shots back to the feeder).

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Attack it or drop it Forehand ...

Player stands on the baseline. Coach feeds an easy ball and stays on the baseline or moves far behind it. Player has to make proper decision according to the coach’s position. If the coach is on the baseline player should attack the easy ball with a powerful groundstroke. If the coach moves far behind the baseline player should hit a drop shot.Drill specifications:4 repetitions per setSmall number of repetitions is required to achieve quality work. Peripheral vision is one of the skills that is necessary to effectively execute offensive strokes. Waiting players should work on making quick decisions after the visual sign so coach should prepare physical drills based on quick reaction.

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Net game reaction Volley Drill...

Player stands at the service line. Coach feeds the ball to the player's forehand side. The player returns the ball to the coach using a forehand volley shot. Coach hits the ball short to the backhand side. Player runs and responds with backhand volley drop shot.

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Surprise Your Opponent Serve a...

Coach serves second serve from Deuce/Advantage side. Player responds with return as a drop shot.

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Surprise your opponent Backhan...

The player rallies with other player using only backhand cross-court. When the player receives an easy ball he should play drop shot down the line.

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Yo - Yo Movement - Tennis Dril...

1) Teacher alternates short drop shot and deep lob feeds from the basket.Also alternates forehand, backhand.<br />2)Player hits the short ball to a down the line target as an approach shot <br />3) Player will then move back for the smash.<br />4) The smash is hit cross court

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Rally cross-court and surprise...

2 players rally together in cross court direction. Player A picks the right moment to surprise the opponent and hits the drop shot down the line.Drill specifications:1 minute and switch4 players can work on forehands and backhands at the same time so 1 minute periods for switching are appropriate. Waiting players can perform some footwork exercises on the ladder to keep the feet active or they can imitate drop shot to get more comfortable with disguising the shot and changing the grip right before the point of contact.

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Zone dictates the shot Forehan...

2 zones are set on player B side (deep corner and angle). Players rally together in cross court direction. Player A can pick one of 2 options. If the player hits deep zone 2 times in a row, he finishes the next ball with a down the line shot. If the player hits an angle zone, he finishes the next ball with a drop shot down the line.Drill specifications:1 min and switchOnly 2 players can work on one court so time changes are working perfectly for this type of drill. Rest of the players should perform physical exercises e.g footwork on the ladder or jumping rope while waiting for own turn.

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Over their head - Lob at the n...

Player 1 is working in the full court and player 2 in half court, starting with the backhand corner.The coach (or player 3) feeds a very short ball/ dropshot that player 1 must chase down and push back deep into the corner where player 2 is waiting.Player 2 must then attempt to hit a winning topspin lob aggressively over player 1 who has moved to the net after playing the dropshot.Player 1 can try to chase down the lob if it goes over their head or smash/ volley it away into the backhand corner if the lob is not good enough.Players switch ends before repeating the drill to the other corner.

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React & Counter Movement - Ten...

Player starts from the service line.Coach drops the ball from the net to the deuce side.Player sprints to the ball and hits a counter drop-shot cross-court with control.

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Challenging Shot After the Ser...

Player serves.Coach throws deep and low ball immediately after player lands on the court.Player quickly moves back and responds with controlled forehand stroke.

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Low ball backhand Backhand Dri...

The coach stands in front of the player and feeds low balls to the backhand. The player hits backhand over the net.

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Drawing the opponent in: Point...

Players feed the ball in from hand and rally up and down the middle of the court.At any time, player 1 can choose to hit a shot that will bring player 2 forward to the net. This shot must be hit inside the service box and can be a short slice or dropshot.The point is then live from the next ball. Players play first to 7 before switching roles.

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Offensive Running Volley Attac...

Player starts on the service line.Coach stands close to the net and feeds the ball off own side.Player sprints forward and hits finishing angle volley on the run.

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drop shot SESSIONS
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Touch, feel and bluff!

Ban spin and power shots in this back to basics, close-quarters rallying session to teach your players how to feel the ball and focus on their hand skills!

First Shots Change the Game

Get your players into the game straight away, by working on the first shots of the rally, such as the drop shot!

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A session encouraging players to use their technical skills tactically!

King Of The Deuce

Teach your players to become king of the deuce side and dominate opponents!

Strategy to force mistakes

Attack with purpose and work on your player?s tactics with this session, ready to outfox the opposition

Complex Volleying

Teach how to volley from different heights and get your players winning at the net!

Mix the Game Up Using the Drop Shot

Add an extremely useful weapon to your players arsenal by teaching them how to perfect the drop shot!

Work with the Depth

Produce a player that recognises the value of varying the depth to dictate where the opponent plays from on the court. This session is great to learn the game as well as refine the skills to develop your player tactically and technically.

Get comfortable inside the court

Federer, 36 years old and still one of the best on tour. It?s because he moves so well around the court and varies his lengths and shots to dictate the play. It?s time your players did the same!

You Don't Need Power To Win!

Power isn?t everything in tennis - get to work on your player?s slice with this backspin session!

Drills based on match scenarios

Help your players adapt to changing conditions on court with this match scenario session!

No Bounce, No Problem

Encourage repetitive hitting so players can start controlling their balance and reactions when at the net.

Different Use of the Slice

Give your players a helping hand on court, by handing them a whole arsenal of shots to work with, from the slice to the drop shot!

Doubles-Specific Practice

Work on the tactical and technical areas of the doubles game, making your players aware of the different priorities needed than in a singles match!

Responding to Drop-shots and Short Angles under pressure

Have your players mastered the dark art of the Drop-Shot and do they know how to spot a disguised Drop-Shot themselves? Find out in this tennis coach plan

Win Points Attacking Down The Line

This session will develop both your players' ability to play, and understanding of when, to hit the down the line shot using groundstrokes and volleys from all areas of the court.
drop shot ANSWERS
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Backhand grip

In Nick Saviano's book, Maximum Tennis, Andre Agassi is said to have a very 'soft' left hand on his backhand, and yet often I hear and read many tips suggesting a very dominant, or active, supporting hand for the two handed backhand. Especially now, with the more semi-open stanced players, what should I suggest when teaching the backhand to developing players?

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What practice drill could i use to improve attacking play in tennis for youth players?

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Strategy to win senior 70´s tournament singles?

How to win senior 70´s tournament singles? Strategy?

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Passing shot drill for four or five players.

Is there a drill to involve four or five players to teach a passing shot? Situation would be opponent at or approaching the net and plays a poor approach.

Keith Brown Coach, England

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Psychology in tennis HELP! My ...

Psychology in tennis HELP!!! I have a daughter who is an excellent player who only started playing tennis seriously last yr at the age of 13. She is a much better player than all the people she has completed against in matches but always loses due to over hitting and getting upset if the wrong call is made (which happens frequently due to how fast she hits and serves) do we need some sort of psychological help for this. what is the best way to get this... books, councilling ??? any help would be most appreciated thanks

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How to win senior 70´s tournament singles? Strategy?

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