In the forehand bounce, the player must bounce the ball up and down on one side of the paddle using a forehand grip, on the red side of the paddle. In this drill, the player should hold the paddle comfortably with a relaxed wrist. By doing so, the player is able to control the bounce of the ball without extending the arms. We will do 10 repetitions for this drill, and remember to maintain the proper grip.

Backhand Bounce

In the backhand bounce, the player must bounce the ball up and down on one side of the paddle using a backhand grip, on the black side of the paddle. In this drill, the player should hold the paddle comfortably with a relaxed wrist. By doing so, the player is able to control the bounce of the ball without extending the arms. We will do 10 repetitions for this drill, and remember to maintain the proper grip.

Alternating Bounce

In the forehand straight service, the player must serve the ball using a forehand grip and the direction of the ball should be straight ahead. First, the player must stand in position, with their feet slightly apart. Make sure that the bodyweight is in the back foot. Then, hold the ball in the palm of their non-playing hand, and throw it upwards (about 6 inches high). As the player hits the ball, they must transfer their body weight to the front foot. The ball must bounce first on the side of their court, before going diagonally to the opponent’s side.

Forehand Service - Diagonal

In the forehand diagonal service, the player must serve the ball using a forehand grip and the direction of the ball should be diagonal. The player must stand in position, with their feet slightly apart, making sure that the bodyweight is in the back foot. Then, hold the ball in the palm of their non-playing hand, and throw it upwards (about 6 inches high). As the player hits the ball, they must transfer their body weight to the front foot. The ball must bounce first on the side of their court, before going diagonally to the opponent’s side.

Backhand Service - Straight

In the backhand straight service, the player must serve the ball using a backhand grip and the direction of the ball should be straight. The player must stand in position, with their feet slightly apart, making sure that the bodyweight is in the back foot. Then, hold the ball in the palm of their non-playing hand, and throw it upwards (about 6 inches high). As the player hits the ball, they must transfer their body weight to the front foot. The ball must bounce first on the side of their court, before going straight to the opponent’s side.

Backhand Service - Diagonal