Two-handed backhand crosscourt

Setup

1. Pairs face each other on the backhand side of the court (for two right-handers).
2. Two cones in each backhand corner, past the service line, mark the target.

How it runs

1. Start with a drop feed; rally backhands crosscourt only.
2. A ball past the service line and inside the singles sideline keeps the count going.
3. 10 in a row wins the round; a miss resets to zero.
4. After two rounds, swap to the forehand diagonal so both players practise the other side.

Coaching points

• Turn the shoulders early so the back of the front shoulder faces the net.
• Both hands drive through; the top hand does the work.
• Contact beside the front hip, then finish high over the shoulder.
• Recover a step towards the centre after every shot.

Common mistakes

• Letting go with the top hand and slapping with the bottom arm.
• Hitting late, so the ball drifts down the line.
• Crowding the ball instead of moving the feet to make space.