Training /  Pairs - Backhand Analysis pt.1 with Jesse Engelbrecht

  • Drop, drive

    • Description:

      A great drill to do just on the backhand side to hone the key technical elements of the backhand swing 

    • Exercise Notes:Do for 2.5mins in each position then swap

    • Minutes on exercise:5:00

  • 2 shot drop, drive

    • Description:

      Progressing from the last drill, now add 2 shots in each position of the court and this will bring in different technical elements to focus on

    • Exercise Notes:Do for 2.5mins in each position then swap

    • Minutes on exercise:5:00

  • Rotating drives

    • Description:

      Use this drill but both players try and hit the ball HIGH above the service line to give each other time to get the backhand technique honed

    • Exercise Notes:Do for 5mins just on the backhand side

    • Minutes on exercise:5:00

  • Deep game into one quarter

    • Description:

      Focussing just on the deep backhand quarter, use this game to work solely on the backhand now bringing an element of competition to the proceedings

    • Exercise Notes:Play first to 15 points

    • Minutes on exercise:10:00

  • Driving routine of long, long, short

    • Description:

      Focussing this competitive game JUST on the backhand side. Repeat the pattern of long, long, shot but trying to play the best shots possible to win

    • Exercise Notes:Play first to 15 points

    • Minutes on exercise:10:00

  • Full alley game

    • Description:

      Using JUST the backhand alley for this game to bring in the whole side wall to touch on all elements of the backhand technique

    • Exercise Notes:Play first to 15 points

    • Minutes on exercise:10:00