DRILL # 2
Cross Court - Down the Line

   
Most tennis balls are not hit directly to you. You generally have to move to the ball. Hitting the ball on the run is harder  since you are rushed.
  • The purpose of this drill is to help you learn how to hit on the run

  • This drill takes 2 people.  With both players positioned at the baseline, one player hits all crosscourts and the other hits all down-the-line shots.

  • Start with both players in their deuce corner.

  • As soon as the crosscourter hits the first shot, she has to run to the other side of her court to get her partner's next shot, since it will be coming down the ad line.

  • The object is not to hit winners, but to keep the ball in play..

  • Start out hitting slowly and work up to harder shots

  • You want to get "planted" and ready to hit each shot, rather than lunging for it.

  • Make sure you prepare your backswing early - you should be taking your racket back before you get to the ball