Return · Intermediate

Chip and Charge Return

Attack weak second serves by chipping and approaching the net.

Level: NTRP 3.0–4.0 Time: ~20 min XP: +35
01

How to do it

  1. 1
    Partner hits medium-paced second serves
  2. 2
    Chip the return with underspin, keeping it low
  3. 3
    Follow your return to the net
  4. 4
    Split step as partner prepares to hit
  5. 5
    Complete the point at the net
02

Equipment

RacquetBallsPartnerCourt
03

Pass when

Success criteria
Execute 8 out of 10 successful chip-and-charge returns
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