lobster pre-loaded player style drills

available on all elite grand and phenom series ball machines

GRINDER POWER BASELINER

Practice against this physically challenging style. Stand tall against this player style drill known for
powerful ball speed.
The Grinder tries to wear down his opponents
physically and mentally, waiting for the other The Power Baseliner is a player who is explosive in
player to make a crucial mistake. Utilizing the their shot selection, playing with pace and
back court with different types of spin, this drill aggression and minimal spin. This drill exhibits an
throws high, loopy, moderate spin shots that will attacking style, known as “first strike” tennis, which
challenge all players. utilizes the full back court with little spin and more
, ball speed.

[ MOONBALLER ]

ALL-COURTER MOONBALLER
Develop a well-rounded game, as you quickly Master the moonballer player style!
learn to cover the whole court.
Moonballers can be a nightmare to play against.
The All-Courter is a player type that focuses their Like slow pitch softball, the high arcing pitch looks
game on tactical savvy. He/she can compete well like it should be easy to hit, but it’s not! To play the
from the baseline and will come to the net to finish moonballer, you need a combination of patience
points. When playing against this drill, expect a and a good midcourt swinging volley to move
,
, great deal of shot variety. forwards and finish the points. Don’t be afraid to
move back and let the high bouncing ball drop to
a more comfortable height.
[ MOONBALLER ]
[ MOONBALLER ] [ SLICER ]

SLICER LEFTY
Learn to play against the “slicer and dicer”. Left-handed players no longer intimidate.

Some of the most effective club level players are For right-handers, playing a lefty can be
called “hackers” by their friends. These players can uncomfortable. Most left-handers have strong
slice or chop their groundstrokes, keeping the ball forehands groundstrokes and strong backhand
low and hard to return. To play a “slicer” volleys. But, they often have weaker slice
remember to bend your knees a little lower than backhand groundstrokes and have trouble with low
normal, minimize unforced errors, and be ready forehand volleys. This sequence is designed to
for a long match! These players are usually very simulate what a lefty might throw at you!
steady and will move you all around the court. [ SLICER ]
[ SLICER ] [ LEFTY ]

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5 3 lobster pre-loaded exercise drills

[ ATTACK / DEFEND ]
only available on elite grand five, elite grand five le and phenom two ball machines

APPROACH BEGINNER
Emphasizes the approach from behind the baseline Develops consistency for beginners.
into the front court with balance and speed.
Beginners need encouragement and a success.
The Approach drill throws balls with various spins This drill is meant to help beginners improve and
6 5 and arcs aimed for the player to approach into the build confidence. Concentrate on hitting one shot
court after playing an aggressive ball. This drill will at a time and recovering to the middle of the
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promote correct approach and net position, along baseline. Balls are fed into the middle of court at
1 2 3 with the proper covering of the line. slow and medium speeds.
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[ APPROACH ] [ BEGINNER ]
[ FOREHAND PLUS ] [ BEGINNER ]
[ BEGINNER ]

ATTACK / DEFEND INTERMEDIATE

Learn to move in all directions from the baseline. Improves ability to handle a variety of shots.

The Attack/Defend drill throws balls using greater Intermediates need to be challenged to reach more
ball speed and minimal spin making the player advanced levels. This drill helps improve court
6 4 move in and out of the corners and across the coverage and execute a variety of shots. The goal
baseline quickly. This will put emphasis on the for this drill is to place 6 balls behind the service
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mental and physical aspects needed to both attack line as close to the back of the court as possible.
5 3 and defend against your opponent’s shots.

[ INTERMEDIATE ]
[ ATTACK / DEFEND ] [ INTERMEDIATE ]
[ INTERMEDIATE ]

FOREHAND PLUS ADVANCED

Challenges the player to maintain dominant court Develops an “attack style” game.
position by using their forehand for every shot.
Skilled players need to be challenged by pace and
6 5 The Forehand Plus challenges the player to placement to reach even more advanced levels.
maintain dominant court position by using their This drill will develop higher shot tolerance while
4 forehand for every shot. The machine throws balls learning to quickly identify “opportunity” balls that
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1 2 3 with moderate topspin and more arc giving the can be attacked. Watch each ball’s speed and
6 4 231 player more time to set-up for a forehand shot. This placement to decide if you can move inside the
drill will accentuate the player’s dominant forehand [ ADVANCED ] court to take the ball early to go for a winner.
[ APPROACH ] [ ADVANCED ]
[ FOREHAND PLUS ] stroke while maintaining proper court position. [ ADVANCED ]

All 12 drills are offered on elite grand five, elite grand five limited edition and phenom two. 2