Inside-Out Forehand Pattern

Train running around the backhand to hit an inside-out forehand into the opponent's backhand corner.

• Players2
• Time15 min
• EquipmentBasket of balls, 2 cones

Setup: Feeder at the opposite baseline center. Place a cone in the ad-court corner of the feeder's side as the target.

1. Feeder hits a ball to the player's backhand side, around the center of the court.
2. Player uses quick side steps to run around the ball.
3. Player hits an inside-out forehand to the target cone.
4. Player recovers quickly, as the open court is now the deuce side.

Coaching cues

• Move around the ball early with small steps
• Open stance to hit and recover
• Contact further out in front to swing inside-out

Common mistakes

• Running too close to the ball and getting jammed
• Not recovering, leaving the forehand corner open

Progression: After the inside-out ball, feeder sends a ball to the forehand corner; player must recover and hit inside-in down the line.

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