Coaches Library –
Level 2 (Orange)
60 Orange Forehand Technique:
- Deeper unit turn with non-dominant hand on throat of racket
- Increase racket head acceleration
- Balanced upper body with little head movement.
60 Orange Forehand Footwork:
- Continue development of the “square” and “semi open” stances
- Learn the “Open” stance
- Increase loading in all three stances
- Emphasis on recovery
- Develop lateral and diagonal movement
60 Orange Backhand Technique
- Deeper unit turn
- Increase racket head acceleration
- Balanced upper body with no head movement
- Develop back head slice
60 Orange Backhand Footwork
- Continue development of the “square” and “semi open” stances
- Learn the “Open” stance
- Increase loading in all three stances
- Emphasis on recovery
- Develop lateral and diagonal movement
60 Orange Volley Technique
60 Orange Volley Footwork
60 Orange Overhead Technique
60 Orange Serve Technique
60 Orange Return Technique
- Proper split & unit turn
- Appropriate back swing based on speed of service
60 Orange Return Footwork
60 Orange Return Play