Certification Workshop - Professional Tennis Registry

FOREHAND APPROACH SHOT (SLICE) PROGRESSIONS
Demonstrate the slice approach shot and show how it differs from the usual groundstroke. The ball
is hit as the player is moving to the net. This is called “dynamic balance”. The ball is hit with a
semi-open stance off the right foot, while the player is in stride. Most players have greater success
using a continental grip. A continental grip opens the face of the racquet, thus making the slice
easier. Separate into pairs and do the following progressions.
1. Toss, step right, hit,
step left
2. Feed, step right, hit,
step left
3. Add more footwork
4. Dynamic
approach shot
Both students are at the service line. The hitter tosses the ball in
front and steps with the right foot a split second before contacting
the ball. The hitter then steps with the left foot.
With both students at the service line, the feeder drop-feeds a
ball to the hitter. The hitter pushes off the right foot a split second
before contacting the ball. The hitter then steps with the left foot.
Repeat Step 2. After hitting the stroke, continue to the net and
use a split step.
To make the stroke more dynamic, the hitter goes back to the
baseline and hits the forehand approach shot off of a short feed.
The hitter continues toward the net, split steps and blocks a volley.
Note: On the follow through, the racquet face points toward the direction of the ball.
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