Type:
Singles Category: Groundstrokes/strategy/tactics
Levels: Intermediate/adv. Time/players: 20 minutes/2-4
Description and goals:
Players are put in a defensive position by feed. Players must identify and hit a shot that will neutralize their opponents' advantage. Points are played out.
Organization:
Players A, B and C are on one side of the court. Player D begins at either corner of the singles sideline and the baseline. Player A feeds a ball from the center of the baseline to the opposite corner of the court from where player D is positioned. Player D must hit the shot on the run (mostly deep and crosscourt), change the situation from defensive to neutral and eventually take control of the point. Rotate after five minutes. Variations: Have players receiving feed start at other corner.
Key points:
Players receiving feed must hit a well-placed shot on the run in order to neutralize opponent. Feeders must make challenging but not impossible feed. Learn how to build a point from being in and out of control.
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