Nail Your Serve Placement: Top Singles Drills with Todd Chapman

by TTCA Texas Tennis Coaches Association

Description

In this course, Coach Todd Chapman breaks down essential singles drills to level up your tennis game. He begins explaining grips, including the Continental, Eastern, and Semi-Western, ensuring a solid foundation for forehand and backhand strokes. Footwork drills such as the Split Step and Side Shuffle are introduced to improve movement and court coverage.

You’ll learn point-building strategies like depth control and shot placement, with a focus on drills like Cross-Court Rally and Approach Shots for honing accuracy and consistency. The course dives into serve techniques, teaching the Slice, Kick, and Flat serves, while emphasizing toss accuracy and rhythm. For net play, drills such as the Volley-to-Volley and Overhead Smash are highlighted to develop quick reactions and finishing power.

Coach Chapman also addresses match tactics, including constructing points against aggressive baseliners and adapting to various court surfaces like clay, grass, and hard courts. The mental aspect is tackled through routines that boost focus and resilience, ensuring players are prepared for high-pressure situations. With this detailed roadmap, players can refine their skills and implement winning strategies on the court.

Lessons

1 High-Level Singles Drills for All Players 2:52 2 Warm-Up Drills for Quick Team Activation 5:08 3 Corner Isolation Drill 6:43 4 Middle Isolation and Footwork Focus 2:34 5 Oklahoma Drill for Consistency 2:12 6 Aggressive Grinders Drill for Court Positioning 4:48 7 Running Forehand and Backhand Points 2:47 8 Serving Patterns and Accountability in Tennis Practice 6:09 9 Tailoring Training to Player Strengths 7:32 10 Tennis Drill Focus: Overheads and Point Play 5:51 11 Maximizing Tennis Focus Through Consequences 6:11

The Coach

TTCA Texas Tennis Coaches Association

Todd Chapman is the head coach of the University of Kansas women's tennis team, a position he has held since 2013. Under his leadership, the Jayhawks have achieved significant milestones, including six NCAA Tournament appearances and winning the 2019 Big 12 Championship.

Achievements

University of Kansas
- Led the Jayhawks to six NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Guided the team to win the 2019 Big 12 Championship.
- Named 2019 Big 12 Coach of the Year.
- Received two ITA Central Region Coach of the Year honors.
- Signed a three-year contract extension through 2027.
Texas Tech Red Raiders
- Served as assistant coach (2009–2013).
- Helped the team secure their first-ever NCAA Tournament bids in 2012 and 2013.
- Achieved a national ranking as high as No. 15.
University of Texas-Pan American
- Head coach (2001–2003).
- Named Southland Conference Coach of the Year in 2003.
University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma
- Head coach (1999–2001).
Wichita Falls High School, Texas
- Led the team to three consecutive Class 4A state quarterfinals (2006–2008).
Cameron University Player
- Competed from 1994 to 1998.
- Contributed to four NCAA Division II Tournament appearances.
- Achieved a team national ranking as high as No. 12.

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Caterory:	Tennis/Singles
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Videos:	11