Baseline · Advanced

Short Ball Attack Drill

Learn to recognize and attack short balls effectively.

Level: NTRP 3.5–4.5 Time: ~20 min XP: +50
01

How to do it

  1. 1
    Partner alternates deep and short feeds
  2. 2
    On deep balls, rally neutrally
  3. 3
    On short balls, move forward and attack
  4. 4
    Attacked ball should land past service line with pace
  5. 5
    Complete 20 short ball attack sequences
02

Equipment

RacquetBallsPartnerCourt
03

Pass when

Success criteria
Attack 15 out of 20 short balls effectively
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