Baseline · Intermediate

Figure 8 Rally Pattern

Develop court coverage by alternating crosscourt and down-the-line.

Level: NTRP 3.0–4.0 Time: ~20 min XP: +40
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How to do it

  1. 1
    Player A hits crosscourt, Player B hits down the line
  2. 2
    This creates a figure-8 pattern
  3. 3
    Continue the pattern for as long as possible
  4. 4
    Count consecutive shots in the pattern
  5. 5
    Goal: maintain pattern for 20+ shots
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Equipment

RacquetBallsPartnerCourt
03

Pass when

Success criteria
Maintain figure-8 pattern for 20 consecutive shots
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Wall Rally Drill
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Rally Consistency - 50 Ball
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Advanced
Down-the-Line Precision
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