Tennis drills
Tennis rallying & consistency drills
11 free Tennis drills for rallying & consistency, each with the setup, how it runs, what to coach, and how to make it harder or easier.
11 drills
Rallying & consistencyBump-ups and bounce-downsTap the ball up off the strings and bounce it down to the ground, counting a streak to build control.10 min · 1–12 players · U5+
FootworkRallying & consistencyCatch-and-throw rallyRally a red ball across the net by underarm throw and one-bounce catch, learning to move and read the bounce.10 min · 2–12 players · U5+
Rallying & consistencyTactics & patternsChanging direction down the lineRally crosscourt, then change direction down the line on the right ball and play the point out.15 min · 2–8 players · U12+
ForehandRallying & consistencyCrosscourt forehandsRally forehands crosscourt only, aiming past the service line, 10 in a row to win.12 min · 2–8 players · U10+
Rallying & consistencyDepth zones rallyRally with height and spin so every ball lands past the service line; deep balls score.12 min · 2–8 players · U10+
GameRallying & consistencyKing of the courtChallengers play single points against the king; win a point to take over the king's side of the court.15 min · 3–8 players · U8+
Rallying & consistencyFitness & agilityLive-ball rally under fatigueHit a fast side-to-side feed set, then play a live point straight away while tired.20 min · 2–4 players · U16+
Rallying & consistencyWarm-upMini tennis rallyRally inside the service boxes with soft balls, counting consecutive shots.8 min · 2–8 players · U6+
Lobs & passing shotsRallying & consistencyPassing shots against a net playerOne player approaches and covers the net; the other wins the point with a pass or a lob.15 min · 2–4 players · U13+
ReturnRallying & consistencyReturn of serve blocksBlock returns deep off a partner's serve, then play the point out.15 min · 2–4 players · U11+
BackhandRallying & consistencyTwo-handed backhand crosscourtRally two-handed backhands crosscourt into the deep corner, building to 10 in a row.12 min · 2–8 players · U10+