Return · Competitive

Return Winner Targets

Practice going for outright return winners on weak second serves.

Level: NTRP 4.0–5.0 Time: ~20 min XP: +55
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How to do it

  1. 1
    Place targets in the corners and short angles
  2. 2
    Partner hits soft second serves
  3. 3
    Attack the return, going for the target
  4. 4
    A 'winner' is a ball the server couldn't reach
  5. 5
    Track your winner percentage
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Equipment

RacquetBallsPartnerConesCourt
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Pass when

Success criteria
Hit return winners on 40%+ of opportunities
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