Second-Serve Attack

Practice stepping in and attacking second serves.

• Players2
• Time15 min
• EquipmentBasket of balls, 2 cones

Setup: Server serves second serves only. Returner starts a step inside the baseline.

1. Server hits second serves.
2. Returner steps in and attacks, targeting the server's backhand.
3. Play out the point.
4. Score: returner wins the point, 2 points; server wins, 1 point.

Coaching cues

• Move forward on the toss
• Take the ball on the rise
• Commit to a target

Common mistakes

• Overhitting
• Standing too deep

Progression: Add a target zone; returns landing in it earn a bonus point.

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