Ball speed: 4Ball feed: 5Oscillator: off/on

Skill: Watch the ball during shot

Difficulty: easy-medium

AimTo be able to hit the ball correctly,

i.e. in sweet spot, where power develops. It's a hand-sized area in

the middle of the racket.

Develop the habit to focus on the ball as it comes closer, after the bounce. Set up your swing, and watch where you hit the ball.

- Don't watch the opponent, there is no reason (they will be recovered in the centre, so you can play in either direction, or they will still be aside

from the last return, so you know you can play to the open court, or try to

wrong-foot them)

- Don't watch the target area you are aiming for. You can train to hit the

target without looking, to develop trust in your ability to hit the target

without looking where it goes.

- Keep your head at racket while rotating, although it's natural to

move it with the shoulders. Keep it at the racket to see where it should hit.

Drills

Level 1: Drop-feed

Drop-feed a ball to yourself and actively watch the racket during shot.

You should not see the ball as long as it is in the area of your service line/

towards the net.

Level 2: Returning shots

Return balls and actively watch the racket during the shot. Focus on ball

as it approaches after the bounce. Keep head at racket during the shot.