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Ground Strokes - Return with Interest

Aim: To improve ground strokes and returning the serve.

How: Within this drill players are encouraged to use the open stance to return the serve. Player 1 starts ready to return the serves, and player 2 starts as the server. Player 2 hits medium paced serves to both sides of player 1, who returns the serve across court. Again have 10 attempts, then return the ball down the line.

Player 1 and 2 swap roles and repeat the drill.

Progressions:

Player 2 hits a fast pace serve so player 1 has to react quicker, still using the open stance.

Coaching Points

Make sure player rotate at the hips, trunk and shoulders and bend at the knees to help with control of the return.

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