RacquetTech 10-2016 December 31, 2016 | Page 19

Objectives :
drill 3 pictures : Turn and Run recovery Step
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Recovery Steps

DRILL THREE TURN AND RUN

Objectives :

1- Turn and run , it is used when the player has lost his position on the court and is far away from the center of the court . 2- This movement is used when the player needs to recover a longer distance .
Execution : 1- After hitting the ball and being outside the singles line . 2- The player turns with the hips and upper body facing the direction he is running , the center of the court . 3- After turning the hips the player should take a drop step , this way he can cover more court . 4- The player recovers by running two to three steps and then he turns and shuffles , he needs to be facing the opponent before he makes contact with the ball .

drill 3 pictures : Turn and Run recovery Step

picture 1 : Player forced outside the singles allies line .
picture 2 : Player has to turn and run to recover .
picture 3 : After taking one strong step the player will face to the net to get ready for the upcoming ball .
picture 4 : Wide athletic foundation .