Why You Need This: In this video, "Tennis Consistency Drills | Doubles Alley," you'll discover some drills for greatly increasing your consistency.
Sometimes we struggle and end up hitting shots to the right or the left...
We need a drill that will give us immediate feedback on how straight we're hitting the ball...
In this video you'll find out one of my favorite drills, "the doubles alley" drill.
You'll even get a very simple progression that will allow you to start playing better quickly.
Ready to take your skills to the next level with these tennis consistency drills?
Watch this video now so you'll start improving right away regardless of whether you're a beginner or experienced player!
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Instructors Featured: Clay Ballard
Video Duration: 4:11
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Thanks Clay!! Will try it today in court..Can you please put some words when to start backswing, forward swing in respect to ball crossing net, droping and rising.
Few queries i have for backhand on the run..
If the ball is hit cross court and almost crossed double alley will you suggest to use slice shot or cross court/down the line backhand.
Can you please have some video for on the run one handed backhand specially which feet should setup first and last and their angles..Similiar to great forehand video from you…
Thanks & Regards
Rohit Sharma
Good luck, I hope it works well for you!
Since every shot comes at a different speed, it isn’t possible to say exactly when to turn. For a rule of thumb, I would say that the shoulders should already be turned 90 degrees when the ball hits the ground.
If a ball is hit cross court very wide, you will definitely want to hit back cross again. If you go down the line they can hit wide the other way and you will have to run way too far.
I will put the on the run backhand on the list to make soon.
Play great!
Clay
Clay this a great little video and drill. Just as an aside, the shirt colour also adds some nice contrast with the court, providing a photographic interest, harmony and balance, in a addition perhaps too a bit of added, percieved at least, depth of field.
Here’s a question though about ball machines : Have you done any video reviews on affordable and portable machines that would be of interest to a recreational player looking to improve? If not perhaps it’s something to consider for the Clay Ballard Top Speed Tennis Video Series.
Thanks, Keep up the great work, and as always…. “Let’s go ahead and get started”.
With Topspin,
Richard ?☺
Haha, thanks Richard. I have a Silent Partner Quest that I like a lot. I am about to try a Lobster ball machine soon. I will try to do a video on this soon. I would recommend spending a bit extra to get the shot options and a remote. That will make practice much more productive.
Clay
I enjoy your teaching style and trying your suggestions with my ball machine. How fast would you set the ball machine and how much time between balls would you recommend for this drill and others that require a partner or machine? I have mine set up fairly high with balls coming at about 5-second intervals. Is that too quick?
I usually go mid speed for a drill like this and plenty of time to concentrate on good mechanics. If I want to do a footwork drill or something along those lines where I am going to move I will speed up the feed rate and ball speed. Good luck with your practice!
Clay
You are setting the bar very high with the last drill Clay. I found that getting that ball to go where I want it I have to keep my racket head speed consistent otherwise the ball has not the topspin to control it. Also bending the legs and staying in the knees helps. Thanks for this one.
Haha, that’s a tough one! Great tips. Like you mentioned, this isn’t a power drill, so you want to feel nice and controlled with the speed. Play well!
Good drill, and I’m looking forward to trying it with my Spinfire Pro II. Though, depending particularly on your level of play, the machine may take a hit (or several hits) in the process. I usually try to avoid hitting at the machine because a ball inside may be hard to retrieve and I wonder if it may cause some internal damage.
Nice, you will have to let me know how you do. My machine is pretty tough, so I usually blast away at it. You have a good point though. You could always set the machine slightly to the side, that way you will miss it. Good luck!
Clay
With the internal oscillator, it’s possible that the ball outlet hole is bigger than in other machines and getting the ball inside the machine is not as big an issue. But, a number of times, I’ve had to fish a ball out of the inside. And, this is when I am not aiming in the direction of the machine. 🙂
Haha, I know exactly what you mean. I have hit a few dozen balls inside the machine. I probably have a few lodged in there somewhere right now!
Clay, this is certainly more fun than the 1,000 reps of full western/semi-western practice hits you demonstrated yesterday! I think I’ll check out your Golf System for recovering tennis students! Keepin’ me busy!
DeWitt
Haha, this is true! Good luck with the golf. It’s all about lots and lots of correct reps!
Thanks Clay, good drill. I only get out 1hr per week in doors here in Canada during the winter but I try to make up for it come Spring on. I will add this to my drill time this next week for sure. I am always looking to spice up my time with the ball machine and this looks like some fun. I also have the same machine.
Darcy
Thats great Darcy! Let me know how you do. Warm weather will be here before long!