Curated Action

Rear Block Static Backswing Check & Release Drill

Tennis

Rear Block Static Backswing Check & Release Drill is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration2 min 1 sec

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Rear Block Static Backswing Check & Release Drill

Position a tall foam block directly behind the player's back to enforce a modern compact takeback. The player sets their arm and elbow against the block without allowing the racket head to cross behind the spine line, then accelerates forward leading with the butt cap as the coach feeds.

Key points

  • Rest the arm lightly near the obstacle without letting the racket head cross behind the body
  • Keep the elbow spaced away from the torso to prepare modern wrist lag
  • Lead the forward pull with the racket butt cap to generate explosive whip into impact

Common mistakes

Taking the racket back excessively behind the spine in an exaggerated linear motion that collides with the rear obstacle.

Sets: 1Rest: 1 minEst. duration: 2 min 1 sec
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