Baseline · Intermediate

Cross-Court Control Drill

Master the crosscourt rally pattern, the safest shot in tennis.

Level: NTRP 3.0–4.0 Time: ~20 min XP: +35
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How to do it

  1. 1
    Rally crosscourt only with partner
  2. 2
    Both players stay in the crosscourt pattern
  3. 3
    Focus on depth - aim past the service line
  4. 4
    Rally for 5 minutes continuously
  5. 5
    Count your unforced errors
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Equipment

RacquetBallsPartnerCourt
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Pass when

Success criteria
Rally for 5 minutes with fewer than 5 unforced errors
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