Hi friends ! Today we are going to look at a drill to improve our defensive backhand lobs. Execution of the exercise: Player A positions himself near the baseline. On the other side of the court, the coach stands at the net. The coach sends a ball to player A's backhand side. Player A must […]

Hi friends ! This exercise consists of performing a defensive backhand lob followed by a climb to the net and a winning volley. Execution of the exercise: Player A performs a defensive backhand lob in response to a ball sent by the coach. Immediately after the lob, Player A moves quickly toward the net. Player […]

Hi friends ! Landing a forehand topspin in tennis can be a decisive move to gain an advantage over your opponent. Execution of the exercise: Player A stands near the baseline, while his partner is at the net. The net partner sends easy volleys so that Player A can practice lobs. At the moment of […]

Hi friends ! The backhand lob is a formidable weapon in tennis. Here's how to master it to surprise your opponents on the court: Hold the racket firmly and brace yourself by placing the racket behind your non-dominant shoulder. Turn your body sideways to the net, with shoulders perpendicular to the baseline. This rotation will […]

Hi friends ! The topspin lob is an attack shot in tennis where the ball falls quickly into the opponent's court. Here's how to execute it correctly: Adopt the same grip and preparation as for topspin groundstrokes. The racket should be almost at ankle level at the end of the preparation, with the arm extended […]

Hi friends ! Today, I'm going to offer you a little exercise focused on the lob on the backhand side of your opponent. Since most players are right-handed, targeting their backhand side can be an effective tactical strategy. Execution of the exercise: Place cones in the back zone of the opposing field to mark your […]

When you are lobbed in tennis, it can create a difficult situation to deal with. Here are some options you can consider to better manage this challenge: Option #1: Leave the ball aside Let the ball come to you as you step back. You will thus have the possibility of hitting a forehand or a […]

Hi friends ! When you perform a lob in tennis, it is sometimes strategic to favor height rather than depth. By using a volley for your lob, you can send the ball high, which will allow it to gain speed when it comes down. This high trajectory will make the ball more difficult for your […]

Hi friends ! Today, we are going to do an exercise to practice making lobs in real playing conditions. Execution of the exercise: Players start at the back of the court and exchange groundstrokes back and forth. When a shorter ball is played, one of the players advances towards the net to hit a volley, […]

Hi friends ! Today we are going to do an exercise to practice doing lobs. Execution of the exercise: Player A stands near the baseline, while his partner is at the net. The net partner sends easy volleys so that Player A can practice lobs. Player A must hit the ball at-above the partner's head […]

Hi friends ! Today, we're going to do an exercise to practice doing lobs and smashes at the same time. Execution of the exercise: Player A stands near the baseline, while his partner is at the net. The idea is that the player at the baseline attempts to lob over the player at the net. […]

Level : Beginner Hi It's a basic "rule" of tennis but if you're starting out or have never played doubles you may not know it: If I'm at the net and I'm lobbed, it's my partner who goes looking for the ball and so I quickly change sides. This allows my team to maintain control […]

    In this case I am player no. 2 on the picture 1) Situation : My opponent gives me a drop shot on my backhand and positions himself to block the angles, I have time to catch the ball... The choice to avoid (in my opinion): 2) I run and return the ball by […]

Mastering the smash when you're starting out is not easy... We often have a tendency, for some mysterious reason, to pistachio the ball into the net... A very good workout is to do smashes targeting areas. This exercise is on the one hand technically very productive, but in addition it allows players to visualize an […]