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Tennis

Approach Shot Transition Movement Drill

Move forward efficiently behind an approach shot

9 min
5 sets of 6
Advanced
Demonstration video coming soon

Instructions

  1. 1Receive a short ball, hit an approach shot, and continue moving forward through contact.
  2. 2Split step again just inside the service line before the opponent's passing attempt.
  3. 3React to the pass attempt and finish with a volley or overhead.

What to focus on

Continuous forward movement with a second split step at the net.

Common mistake

Stopping flat-footed after the approach shot instead of continuing forward.