Ground Strokes - Counting Strokes

Aim: To improve the ground strokes

How: Using the open stance again, both players 1 and 2 stand at opposite ends of the court in the center of the baseline. Both players can hit forehands and backhands, but player 1 must hit each shot down the line and player 2 must go cross court. They count each stroke and see how many they can get in a rally.

Players can swap roles and repeat the drill.

Progressions:

One of the players can come into the net and hit volleys and see how many shots they can keep the rally going for.

Coaching Points:

Use the open stance
Get the ball to bounce after the service line
Make sure players fully complete the follow through until the racket reaches the non-playing hand.

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