Return · Beginner

Return Positioning Practice

Find the optimal position for returning serves based on server location.

Level: NTRP 2.5–3.5 Time: ~10 min XP: +20
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How to do it

  1. 1
    Start one step behind the baseline, one step inside the singles line
  2. 2
    Partner serves, you return
  3. 3
    After each return, evaluate your position - too close? too far?
  4. 4
    Adjust position for the next serve
  5. 5
    Find your ideal 'home base' for returns
02

Equipment

RacquetBallsPartnerCourt
03

Pass when

Success criteria
Identify your optimal return position and make 10 clean returns from it
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