Tennis Net Play

Volley vs Groundstroke Points

One player at the net volleys while the other passes from the baseline — live competitive points.

25 minDuration
2 playersGroup size
IntermediateDifficulty
Full courtSpace needed
Balls, racketsEquipment

Setup

Net player at service line. Baseline player behind baseline. Standard scoring.

Instructions

  1. Feed from net player to baseline player to start point.
  2. Net player must stay at service line or forward.
  3. Baseline player tries to pass, lob, or put the net player under pressure.
  4. First to 11 points wins. Swap roles.

Coaching Points

✓ Net player: move forward after each volley — don't let them reset.
✓ Baseline: lob when net player is too close.
✓ Net player: split-step on every groundstroke.

Progressions

→ Net player starts at the net (no approach).
→ Lob counts double if it lands inside the service line.
→ Crosscourt passing shots only.

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