Table tennis drills
Table tennis receive drills
7 free Table tennis drills for receive, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
7 drills
ReceiveBackhandBackhand flick over the tableStep in and flick a short serve with the backhand, then be ready for the block that comes back.15 min · 2–3 players · U12+
ReceiveBackhandBanana flick and strawberry flickAttack short serves over the table with two backhand flicks: the banana with strong topspin and sidespin, and the strawberry with the spin reversed.15 min · 2–8 players · U16+
ReceiveForehand flick and short receiveReceive short serves to the forehand three ways: a forehand flick, a short touch back, or a long push, chosen by reading the spin and height.15 min · 2–8 players · U16+
ReceiveDecision-makingReading spin on receiveThe server mixes spins; the receiver calls each spin out loud and returns it with the right bat angle.15 min · 2–3 players · U11+
ReceiveTactics & patternsReceive and fourth-ball counterReturn a short serve with a controlled long push, then be ready to block or counter the server's opening attack on the fourth ball.15 min · 2–4 players · U12+
ServeReceiveServe and receive-only pointsPoints that stop after the return of serve: the receiver scores for a legal return, the server scores when the return misses. Builds serve quality and safe receiving.15 min · 2–4 players · U12+
Push & blockReceiveShort-game battlesA points game played over the net: serves and pushes must stay short, and any ball that goes long can be attacked.15 min · 2–4 players · U13+