The tennis exercise bank is a database of several hundred tennis exercises classified by category.
Very useful if you are a trainer to offer new exercises to your students and vary your training sessions.
We add new exercises very regularly (daily).

November 13, 2025
356 – Group tennis drill – Linking drop shot and lob with a ball machine

Hi friends! Today we’re working on two technical shots that can really change the outcome of a rally: the short drop shot and the defensive lob. This drill uses the ball machine to chain these two actions together at a realistic game rhythm. The goal of this group exercise is to develop precision on the […]

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November 13, 2025
348 Group tennis drill – Defending against a short drop shot

Hi! Here’s a group drill to strengthen your reactivity against drop shots—a decisive stroke when well anticipated. You’ll learn to read the game better, explode forward, and finish cleanly. The goal is to develop the ability to detect a drop shot, trigger an explosive forward sprint, and hit an accurate shot even when off balance. […]

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November 13, 2025
349 Group tennis drill – Attacking cross-court forehand on a neutral ball

Hi friends! Here’s a group drill designed to help you break out of the forehand diagonal by identifying a neutral ball that can be attacked cross-court. The goal is to recognize a neutral ball after a steady cross-court exchange and then trigger an attacking cross-court forehand down the line with clear offensive intent. Drill execution: […]

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November 13, 2025
340 – Group tennis drill – Work on the cross-court drop shot and speed

Hi! Here’s a group drill to work on your drop shot and your reactivity in a duel situation. The drop shot is a subtle stroke that can really make a difference—provided you execute it cleanly and follow up well. This drill allows you to work both the precision of your cross-court drop shot and your […]

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November 13, 2025
346 Group tennis drill – Moving back on a deep backhand-side ball

Hi friends! Here’s a group drill designed to help you move back efficiently on a deep cross-court backhand ball while maintaining good balance to hit a precise reply. The goal is to learn how to adjust by moving backward on a deep backhand-side ball, to play a safe cross-court shot while staying balanced throughout the […]

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November 13, 2025
354 - Group tennis drill – Improve the precision of approach volleys

Hi friends! Here’s a group drill to warm up at the start of a session while working on the precision of approach volleys. Simple and effective, it lets you repeat the movement at a dynamic pace with 4 players. The goal is to strengthen the precision and control of approach volleys by targeting specific zones, […]

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November 13, 2025
353 - Group tennis drill – Cross-court / down-the-line rally in pairs

Hi friends! Here’s a tactical group drill designed to work on cross-court diagonal consistency while developing your ability to surprise your opponent with a well-placed change of direction. A great exercise to improve your game reading and decision-making. The goal is to master consistency in cross-court exchanges while learning to trigger, at the right moment, […]

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November 12, 2025
359 - Group tennis drill – Return of serve and counter-attack with a ball machine

Hi friends! Here’s a group tennis drill to turn your return of serve into an immediate attack. The ball machine will simulate powerful serves to get you ready for tight matches. The goal is to develop an aggressive, accurate return of serve, followed by an attacking shot to take control of the rally from the […]

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November 12, 2025
344 Group tennis drill – Forehand down-the-line to turn the rally around

Hi! Here’s a group drill to help you practice hitting a forehand down-the-line return right off the serve. It’s a strategic shot to break the cross-court pattern and open up the court on the opposite side. The goal is to work on the forehand down-the-line return, keeping the trajectory deep and penetrating, without taking excessive […]

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November 12, 2025
350 Group tennis drill – Return and approach on a surprise short ball

Hi friends! Here’s a group drill to learn how to link a solid return of serve with a quick move forward on an unexpected short ball. You’ll need to be sharp, organized, and precise in your forward movement! The goal is to learn how to chain a solid cross-court return with a quick approach to […]

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November 12, 2025
343 Group Tennis Drill – Working on a Topspin Serve to Disrupt the Opponent from the First Ball

Hi! Here’s a group drill to improve your topspin serve by targeting the wide zone on the diagonal. This type of serve pulls the returner off the court, creating exploitable space for the very next shot. The goal is to practice serving with topspin to the wide diagonal to push the returner back and out, […]

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November 12, 2025
362 Group Tennis Drill – Reactive Return of Serve with a Ball Machine

Hi! Here’s a group drill that will sharpen your ability to read a serve’s trajectory quickly and react effectively on the return. With the help of a ball machine, players chain returns at a steady pace while working on court positioning and the accuracy of the first shot after the serve. The goal is to […]

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November 12, 2025
341 Group Tennis Drill – Working on the Moving Smash to Link Approach, Court Coverage and Finishing

Hi! Here’s a group drill to work on the smash after a defensive lob. Very often, after you come to the net, you get caught by an opponent’s lob. This group exercise puts you in that real match situation: you move forward, you get lobbed, you must quickly move back and hit a smash on […]

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November 12, 2025
347 Group Tennis Drill – Smashing a Lob Cross-Court

Hi everyone! Here’s a group tennis drill to learn how to move back properly on a lob and follow up with a controlled cross-court smash. It’s ideal for turning a defensive situation into a winning attack. The goal is to be able to move back efficiently on a lob, stabilise under the ball, and finish […]

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November 12, 2025
352 Group Tennis Drill – Working on the Passing Shot at Full Stretch

Hi! Here’s a group drill designed to reproduce a realistic match situation: having to hit a passing shot at full stretch after a series of lateral movements. Here, reactivity, balance and clarity of decision-making are key. The goal is to develop the ability to hit a precise cross-court or down-the-line passing shot after intense lateral […]

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November 12, 2025
355 Group Tennis Drill – Reflex Volleys and Net Reactivity

Hi everyone, Here’s a group drill to work on your reflexes at the net in close-contact situations. It helps develop reactivity and control on short-distance volleys. The goal is to improve your ability to react quickly during fast exchanges at the net and to keep control of the ball under pressure. How to run the […]

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November 12, 2025
357 Group Tennis Drill – Work on Net Speed and Reactivity on Low Balls

Hi everyone! Here’s a reflex drill at the net, specially designed for 4 players. This version lets 4 players train continuously with a smooth rotation to develop quick reactions on fast balls. The goal of this drill is to improve reactivity and accuracy on fast volleys thanks to a continuous rotation system using a ball […]

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November 12, 2025
342 Group Tennis Drill – Developing Reflexes at the Net

Hi! Today we’re going to look at a group tennis drill to develop volley reflexes. You’ll work on staying loose, stable and in control on powerful balls, thanks to a smooth, high-tempo rotation between players. At the net, everything happens very fast. In this group drill, you’re positioned at the net and must react instantly […]

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November 11, 2025
351 Group Tennis Drill – Tough Backhand Volley with Ball Machine

Hi everyone! Here’s a group drill specially designed to master the backhand volley in difficult situations. It’s aimed at learning how to handle balls at your feet or slightly lobbed when you’re at the net, without needing a coach. The goal is to develop your ability to play a controlled backhand volley while moving back […]

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November 11, 2025
345 Group Tennis Drill – Defend with a Low, Skidding Slice While Retreating

Hi everyone! Here’s a group drill to learn how to defend effectively with a low, skidding slice when you’re late in the rally. This shot is a real weapon to break the rhythm and regain control of a tough point. The goal is to practice using the defensive slice in a situation where you’re backing […]

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September 10, 2025
358 Group Tennis Drill – Lateral Run and Off-Balance Hitting

Hi everyone! Here’s a pretty physical group drill to boost your lateral movement and accuracy. Here, we’re going to reproduce the intensity of real match rallies. The goal is to master fast side-to-side movement and hit with control at the end of your run, even when you’re slightly off-balance. How to run the drill: The […]

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September 8, 2025
364 Group Tennis Drill – Counter Drop Shot with a Ball Machine

Hi! Here’s a key group drill to learn how to counter players who love using drop shots. The ball machine will help you work on reading the play and reacting fast on short balls. The goal is to develop your ability to read and anticipate drop shots, then immediately counter-attack with either a counter drop […]

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September 5, 2025
360 Group Tennis Drill – Work on High Defense and the Smash with a Ball Machine

Hi! Here’s a group tennis drill that will help you work on the defense-to-attack transition in real match situations. Here, you’ll learn how to turn a difficult ball into a smash opportunity. The goal is to master the sequence between a defensive shot on a high ball and an offensive smash, working on both positioning […]

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September 4, 2025
361 Group Tennis Drill – Defending Fast Balls and Counterattacking with the Forehand

Hi everyone! Here’s a group drill designed to work on the defense/attack sequence, a common situation in matches. The goal is to learn how to handle a deep cross-court ball while on the move, then immediately follow it up with a powerful forehand counterattack. How to run the drill: Player A starts in a defensive […]

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September 4, 2025
363 Group Tennis Drill – Drop Half-Volley with Ball Machine

Hi everyone! Here’s a group tennis drill to master the half-volley and turn low balls into nasty drop shots – perfect for players who love moving forward to the net! The goal is to develop your ability to attack in half-volley on low, fast balls while moving forward to the net with controlled aggression. How […]

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July 10, 2025
339 Group Tennis Drill – Defending Against the Lob in a 3-on-1 Situation

Hi everyone! Here’s a group drill to learn how to defend against lobs when you’re alone at the net. When you come to the net, you expose yourself to lobs. In this group exercise, you’re alone at the front of the court, and the three other players, positioned at the back, try to lob over […]

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July 10, 2025
338 – Group tennis drill – Work on the cross-court passing shot

Hi friends! Here’s a drill to help you succeed with your cross-court passing shot in doubles. In doubles, the cross-court passing shot is a key weapon to catch an approaching opponent off guard. This drill helps you find the opening at the right moment and place your shot where it hurts most: diagonally, into the […]

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July 8, 2025
337 Group Drill – Transition to Attack: Turning a Defensive Shot into a Winning Approach

Hi! Here’s a drill to learn how to come to the net at the right time. When a slightly shorter or slower ball comes, it’s often the perfect moment to move forward and finish the rally. This drill helps you recognize that situation, commit to your approach, and play an effective volley to close the […]

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July 7, 2025
336 Group tennis drill – Return of serve – Sharpen your returns under pressure in 3-on-1

Hi friends! In this fast-rotation drill, the returners practice dealing with continuous pressure, while the server works on precision and spin to avoid double faults. In short, a complete drill on both sides of the net! Drill execution: We play 3 vs 1. Player (A) stands on the serving side. The three other players (B, […]

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July 7, 2025
335 Tennis Exercise – Defense-to-Attack Transition with a Stepper

Hi! Here’s a stepper drill to work on switching quickly from defense to attack, just like in a real match situation. The goal is to link two opposite intentions without losing balance, while developing speed, coordination, and stability. How to perform the drill: Start in a low, athletic stance with both feet on the stepper, […]

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July 3, 2025
334 Group tennis drill – 2 vs 2 to work on precision and consistency from the baselin

Hi! Here’s a 2-vs-2 group tennis drill to work on baseline precision, partner coordination, and rally consistency. The goal of this exercise is to encourage players to place the ball into specific target zones at the back of the court while maintaining a steady rally in doubles. It also strengthens communication between partners and improves […]

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July 2, 2025
333 Group Tennis Drill – Volley Training: Finishing Under Pressure

Hi! Today we’re going to look at a volley drill focused on finishing points at the net, to improve your relaxation on the shot and your ability to take the initiative. The goal is to teach the isolated player to finish cleanly at the net, despite the pressure of three consecutive returns. How to run […]

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June 30, 2025
331 Tennis Exercise – Dynamic Core Strength on a Stepper

Hi! Here’s a dynamic core exercise using a stepper to work on stability, deep abs, and power. Good core strength helps you transfer power from the lower body to the upper body when you hit, and also keeps you stable when running or hitting on the stretch. How to perform the exercise: Get into a […]

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June 17, 2025
322 Group Lesson with 8 Players – Lob and Transition to the Net

Hi! Here’s a group tennis session for 8 players, focused on learning the lob and the full attacking volley in order to improve both technique and forward movement! Main objective: Work on lob technique (defensive and offensive), learn how to handle an opponent’s lob, and quickly follow up with a forward transition to the net […]

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March 5, 2024
145 Collective tennis lesson session for 8 players: Backhand

Hi Here is a group lesson session with 8 players and 2 backhand-oriented courts. Duration: 90 mins Warm-up: (approximately 20 min) 5 min tour of the field 5 min of a small typical exercise: Heel buttocks / We raise our knees / A few steps taken... 5 Min of play in the service squares 5 […]

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February 9, 2024
138 Collective tennis exercise - We hit and we switch

Hi friends ! Here is an exercise for a group lesson for 8 players which requires players to apply a certain amount of application in making strikes   Organization of the exercise: The first 4 players play diagonally forehand in groups of 2: Each player hits a ball as a partner diagonally and leaves room […]

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February 6, 2024
136 Collective tennis drill - Backhand Training with the Ball Machine

Hi friends With a ball machine that allows you to alternate between zones and targets, you can set up a very good exercise for a group lesson on the backhand. It's quite simple: The players form 2 columns to each take turns hitting a ball. We set the ball machine so that it sends at […]

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February 5, 2024
135 Collective tennis drill : Forehand then attack with your backhand

Hi friends Here is an exercise for group court which allows the player to practice hitting 2 balls successively.   Organization of the exercise: The coach with the ball basket provides a ball to the player's forehand The player returns this first ball long line The coach provides a 2nd ball of your choice; Either […]

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January 26, 2024
125 Collective tennis exercise - Long line forehand and backhand

Hi friends Today, I am offering you an exercise that can be practiced with 2 to 6 (or even 8 players) as part of a group lesson. The exercise allows for variation on the forehand and backhand.   Organization of the exercise: The players are divided into 2 groups: Group 1 on the forehand Group […]

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December 11, 2023
020 Complete session: Cardio and Regularity

Hello everyone ! Here is a complete and typical training session I will do during the week : 1) Warm-up / routine I start my training sessions as often as possible with a real warm-up of 15 minutes. Why is this important? - Firts to limit the risk of injury (it would be stupid to […]

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