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Execution
- Player Red begins on the Advantage side and moves around the backhand.
- Play the ball deep, building up or half crosscourt to the outside.
- Play the ball straight down the tramlines towards the net player.
- Player Red performs 5 series of three balls from the baseline.
- Player Orange is positioned at the net in the doubles position and reacts to balls entering her zone.
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Objective
- Successfully execute approach shots and volleys.
- Perform the play on both the forehand and backhand sides.
- During the approach shot: hit first and then run. It is possible to strike and pass the body sideways while hitting, without turning the hips.
- During the volley: keep the elbows in front and the racket high. Strike from back to front.
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Objective
- Practise the smash and shots while retreating.
- Perform 3 shots starting from the left side.
- Touch the net and execute a smash.
- Backhand shot while retreating.
- Forehand shot while retreating.
- Position the body sideways during the smash and reach for the ball with the racket.
- Backhand shot while moving backwards, strike while running backwards without stopping.
- Forehand shot while running laterally and backwards.
- Monitor hips to avoid twisting.
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Description
- Practice alternating baseline strokes with overheads.
- Warm-up and activation.
- Make small corrections in forehand, backhand, and overhead techniques.
- Parallel baseline strokes, keeping the hips steady.
- Overheads with the body sideways, arm up, reaching for the ball with the racket.
- With 2 players: Player 1 hits 4 forehands and moves up for the overhead.
- Player 2 hits 4 overheads and moves back for 4 backhand strokes.
- Perform sets timed for 2 minutes and rotate to the right, with a new player entering on the backhand side.
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Objective
- Practise powerful parallel striking from mid-court to the baseline, simulating a drop shot situation with the opponent at the net.
- Place a basket in the centre of the court to delimit the striking zone.
- Throw a ball alternating between the player's forehand side and backhand side.
- The player must strike the ball parallel and powerfully towards the baseline.
- Repeat the sequence to improve accuracy and power of the strike.
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Objective
- Improve the accuracy of the backhand stroke while on the move.
- Start in the alley on the right side of the court.
- Execute three consecutive backhand strokes.
- First stroke: Parallel backhand.
- Second stroke: Parallel backhand.
- Third stroke: Free backhand, choose the direction you prefer.
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Objective
- Improve the precision of the backhand stroke while on the move.
- Start in the alley on the right side of the court.
- Execute the first parallel backhand stroke, maintaining precision.
- Perform the second parallel backhand stroke, ensuring control is maintained.
- The third backhand stroke is free, allowing the player to choose the direction.
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Execution
- Divide the players into pairs.
- One player from each pair hits balls freely to the other side.
- The player on the other side performs the Backhand and Forehand techniques according to the situation.
- Adjust the courts according to the number of students, if necessary.
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Execution
- The player zigzags as quickly as possible with their face towards the net between the cones.
- The next player can start when the player in front of them is halfway through.
- The coach throws a ball forward.
- The player must, at the end of their sequence, return the ball with a forehand, then with a backhand.
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Execution
- Position yourself on the baseline, ready to receive the ball.
- Observe the direction and speed of the ball as it approaches.
- Move quickly to the optimal position to execute the backhand.
- Use your body weight to generate power in the stroke.
- Complete the movement with a smooth follow-through.
- Adjust your position with quick and short steps.
- Maintain balance and posture during the movement.
- Always be prepared to reposition yourself after the stroke.
- Practice different angles and distances to improve adaptation.
