Objective - to improve slice backhand
Procedure - Diagram is for a right-hand player
· Place ball machine in the center of the baseline
· Set machine to throw three (3) different backhands
1) a low approach slightly wide of center
2) a moonball out slightly wider
3) a rally ball out wide
· Player returns all three shots as slice backhands demonstrating
the different racquet paths through the ball necessary to adapt
to each shot
· Players hit their shots to a depth and placement target area
Variation
· Can be done in a group with two lines.
· Set machine to throw these shots in random order to test
player's ball recognition skills. Have the player call out each
as soon as possible. Rally. Moonball. Low Approach.