Target Bucket Drill Recap

Key Points

• Sequence of Drills: 10 in a row forehand down the line. 10 in a row forehand crosscourt. 10 in a row backhand down the line. 10 in a row backhand crosscourt. Side-to-side shots, moving in and out of the baseline. 10 in a row to the righty backhand and then to the righty forehand. Inside-out and inside-in forehands. Serve targets, blasting them out of the service box. Slice backhand: short crosscourt, deep crosscourt, and down the line.
• Daily Foundation: These bucket drills were performed daily for about 1.5 hours before transitioning to live ball training, building consistent and solid fundamentals.
• Universal Application: These drills work for all levels—from 6-year-olds to top professionals—focusing on movement, proper technique, and hitting precise targets.
• Long-Term Impact: Repetition of these drills strengthens consistency, concentration, and overall game quality, providing a strong foundation for success.
• Proven System: Originating from Pierre Arnold, a top foundational coach, these drills have trained players at every level for over 40 years, proving their effectiveness.