Zones and Target Training
Build Confidence in Your Accuracy and Learn How To Construct Points The Right Way
Key Points
Use mini-tennis line sets to create your zones
Hit a high percentage of your shots to the “big” zones on the court
Hitting to “small” zones is low percentage
Your mini-tennis line is halfway between the centre line and the inside tram line
Create another zone halfway between the service line and the baseline for deep shots down the middle
Deep shots down the middle can rush your opponent and take away their angles
Create zones for the forehand and backhand
When hitting with your player, try and keep a high intensity with your footwork and energy so they can mirror you
Start off with your player hitting to the deep zones down the middle
If the player is making too many mistakes, then you can focus more on technique or slow down the tempo of your shots so they can stay consistent
Zone training and drilling helps a player build confidence in their accuracy
Many players are using patterns such as 2 cross and 1 line, when their crosscourt shot hasn’t pulled their opponent wide enough to change direction
Zone training can teach players how to construct points in the right way
Set up the target a meter or so either side of the service line, and a meter from the inside tramline, and have the player aim for this target before changing direction
“Moving coach” is where the player hits to the coach wherever he moves on the court
