Hello friends! Here is an exercise to improve the precision and regularity of drop shots, as well as the ability to quickly change sides on the court. Execution of the exercise: Player A stands on the opposite side of the court, ready to hit forehand and backhand balls. Two baskets are placed near the net […]

Hello everyone ! Today I'm going to show you an exercise to work on your backhand drop shots. Execution of the exercise: My partner sends me the balls with a rather low trajectory, perfect for practicing drop shots. To successfully cushion the backhand, I use the semi-open grip, that is to say, by turning the […]

Hi friends ! This exercise is a great way to improve coordination, touch and reflexes during a tennis volley.   Execution of the exercise: Player A sends a ball to player B, who absorbs it and returns it after a bounce on his racket. Then, player A performs the same action and returns the ball […]

Hi friends ! The drop shot is the ideal weapon for scoring points when your opponent is positioned far behind the baseline, leaving him little time to react to your attack. In this exercise, we will work with a ball machine to master the art of the drop shot. Execution of the exercise: Place the […]

Hi friends ! In this exercise we will use a cone to work on the footwork and coordination needed for volleys.   Place two markers at 45 degrees a few feet from the net. The coach will send you balls towards the markers. Your objective is to advance towards the marker, catch the ball in […]

Hello everyone ! Today I'm going to show you a great exercise to work on your drop shots in the service square. Execution of the exercise: We place ourselves just behind the net, in the service squares. My partner sends me the balls with a rather grazing trajectory, so they arrive just above the net. […]

Hi guys ! Today I'm going to show you how to do the perfect drop shot with a tennis spin. Execution of the exercise: Hold your racket in a hammer grip, mid-handle, with the head pointing toward the sky. Your goal is to hit the ball only 30cm maximum from the racket head and give […]

Hi friends ! This exercise is useful for improving cushioning technique in tennis. It involves juggling the ball with the racket while moving laterally across the court from left to right and right to left. Execution of the exercise: Hold the racket with one hand near the handle. Start bouncing the ball on the racket […]

Hello everyone ! Today, I'm going to show you a great exercise to master bouncing the ball on the racket. This exercise is often used to improve hand-eye coordination and control of ball strikes and drop shots. Execution of the exercise: Hold your racket with the head pointing toward the sky. Start by bouncing the […]

Hello everyone ! Today I'm going to show you a drill known as "dribbling." It is often used to improve coordination and dexterity but it also allows you to have better control of your racquet, and good control of your racquet is essential to master cushioning in tennis. Here's how to do it: Grab your […]

Hello everyone ! The retro drop shot is a technique used in tennis to perform a backward drop shot. Unlike a traditional drop shot which is directed forward, the retro drop shot involves slowing the ball down so that it falls and bounces closer to the net. Execution of the exercise: Place yourself near the […]

Hi friends ! The retro drop shot is very effective in surprising and forcing your opponent to move quickly to recover the ball. Mastering it… I assure you, it’s not a simple thing! But don't panic, today I'm sharing with you an exercise that I practice alone to work on my retro cushioning. Execution of […]

Hello friends! Today, I'm showing you a fairly complete exercise that allows you to work on the forehand, backhand and drop shot. Execution of the exercise: My coach and I exchanged forehands and backhands from the baseline. When conditions permit, my coach sends me a ball with a rather low trajectory to put me in […]

Hi friends ! Today I'm going to show you a great exercise to improve your touch on the ball and your drop shots in tennis. Grip your racket as if you were holding a hammer. This is the ideal grip for this exercise. Ask your partner to throw balls at you with a rounded trajectory, […]

Hi friends ! The “barehand absorb ball” drop exercise is often used to develop touch and feel for the ball, as well as to improve the ability to cushion the ball with the bare hand in tennis. Execution of the exercise: In this exercise, player A throws a bowling ball 50 cm into the air […]

Hi Here's a fun little game that we created with my brother when we were in Normandy. The idea was to practice cushioning a little. As you may know, we usually say that a good amortize shot must have at least 2 bounces in the service square... so we adapted this rule for our little […]

Hi friends When you have a ball machine, you can work on a lot of things, not just putting the ball machine in the middle and hitting your forehands like a nag. One of the advantages is that the ball machine will allow us to work on repetition. It's perfect for example for working on […]