Return · Competitive

Heavy Serve Neutralization

Learn to handle big serves and stay in the point.

Level: NTRP 4.0–5.0 Time: ~20 min XP: +50
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How to do it

  1. 1
    Set ball machine to hit fast, flat serves
  2. 2
    Focus on getting the ball back in play, deep
  3. 3
    Use split step and quick reaction
  4. 4
    Don't try for winners - just neutralize
  5. 5
    Track how many returns land past service line
02

Equipment

RacquetBallsBall machineCourt
03

Pass when

Success criteria
Return 60%+ of fast serves past the service line
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