Drills · 🎾 Yellow Ball

Slice & Drop Disguise

Variety · 15 min · Typical age 11–14 · Yellow Ball ball

Continental grip. Slice approach then disguised drop shot from identical preparation.

How to run it

  1. Set upFull court. Mix slice + drop-shot from same setup; opponent reads the shot. Yellow ball. 10-min set.
  2. PositioningPlayer approaching from midcourt; same prep for both shots.
  3. FootworkLow knee bend on both; controlled finish to disguise the touch on drop shot.
  4. ProgressionBeginner: separate slice / drop-shot reps. Intermediate: coach calls last second. Advanced: player picks based on opponent's position.

Coaching cue

"Same prep, different finish." "Cut UNDER the ball for slice." "Soft hands for the drop."

What a parent can do

Watch for the same prep, different finish.

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