Hand-fed drill – One back one forward
07/28/2010 | Written by: uspta
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Hand-fed drill – One back one forward
Description:
In this drill, USPTA Professional Emilio Sanchez Vicario demonstrates how to help a player improve his or her footwork, body control and shot selection. This drill forces players to hit both defensive and offensive shots, and it can be tailored for any level of player, as seen in this video.
Tip:
As we all know, Spanish players are famous for their excellent footwork and endurance on the tennis court. Each time you encounter a Spanish opponent you know that you will not have an easy match. Today we will show you an example of the Spanish method of training by presenting one of the drills Emilio Sanchez Vicario uses in his academies to improve players’ footwork and movement. It also helps players control their bodies when moving side to side and adjusting the feet around the ball that is being fed.
TennisResources.com is your library of video tips, seminar clips, drills and articles dedicated to helping you improve your footwork and movement. Simply enter the word “footwork” into the Quick Search field or click on the Advanced Search for a more specific search. You can filter by clicking the General Performance Components category and choose “Footwork and movement” under the “Technical” component. You will find several definitions and drills featuring some of the most famous tennis-teaching professionals, that you can incorporate into your practices. Watch this drill and go try it yourself or with your players. You will see a difference!
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