Hi friends! This solo drill will help you improve a shot that’s often tricky: the topspin forehand on a low ball. Ideal on fast courts or against sliced shots, it teaches you to lift the ball cleanly while staying relaxed and in control. The goal of this exercise is to consistently apply topspin on a […]

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: […]

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 […]

Hi friends! Here’s a solo drill to help you improve a shot that’s often tricky: the half-volley. You’ll learn to handle low, fast balls right after the bounce so you can turn a defensive situation into a controlled reset. The goal of this drill is to master the half-volley—on either forehand or backhand—to secure difficult […]

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, […]

Hi friends! Here’s a solo drill ideal for working on the aggressive return on a second serve—an essential skill to take the initiative from the very start of the point. The goal is to develop the ability to step into the ball and hit a controlled, attacking return on second serves, while improving trajectory reading. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hi everyone! Here’s a solo drill designed to work specifically on the return of serve using a ball machine. You’ll train to react quickly to varied trajectories and improve your consistency against topspin balls simulating a serve. The goal of this exercise is to strengthen the quality of your return by adapting your footwork and […]

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 […]

Hi! Here’s a solo drill to perfect your moving forehand volley using a ball machine. It’s ideal for developing control, stability and confidence as you move forward to the net. The goal of this exercise is to improve the quality of your forehand volley on the move by working on footwork, racket-face control and recovery […]

Hi! Here’s a solo tennis drill inspired by the match between Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev. It will help you work on your transition game and variation of shot trajectories. How to run the drill: Place the ball machine in front of you, centered on the baseline, and program a sequence of five balls with […]

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 […]

Hi everyone! Here’s a solo tennis drill inspired by Roger Federer’s backhand in his match against Alexander Zverev. How to run the drill: Place the ball machine in front of you, centered on the baseline, and program a sequence of two balls: First ball: a powerful ball simulating a serve to the forehand side. Send […]

Hi everyone! Here’s a solo tennis drill inspired by a legendary battle between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. You’ll reproduce a high-tempo sequence mixing power, precision and trajectory variation to work on point construction. How to run the drill: Place the ball machine in front of you, centered on the baseline, and program a sequence […]

Hi everyone! Here’s a solo tennis drill inspired by Rafael Nadal’s iconic point against Roger Federer. You’ll relive the intensity of that legendary rally while working on resilience, precision, and the transition between defense and attack. How to run the drill: Place the ball machine in front of you, centered on the baseline, and program […]

Hi! Here’s a solo tennis drill inspired by Roger Federer’s smooth and precise game, reproducing the typical point construction from the video below. How to run the drill: Place the ball machine in front of you, centered on the baseline, and program a sequence of four balls: First ball: simulates a powerful serve to the […]

Hi everyone! Here’s a solo drill to work on the cross-court passing shot while running laterally – an essential skill against an opponent who comes to the net. This training will help you combine movement speed, stability, and precision in your shot execution. How to run the drill: Place the ball machine on the opposite […]

Hi! This solo drill will help you improve your topspin defense, particularly useful against heavy, deep balls. It will help you better control the height and depth of your shots so you can buy yourself time in the rally. The goal is to develop your ability to defend with topspin on deep, fast balls, using […]

Hi everyone! Here’s a solo drill to work on the forehand slice, a key control shot to break the rhythm or slow things down against a powerful opponent. The goal of this exercise is to develop good command of the slice in defensive or neutral phases, aiming for a low, skidding trajectory to control the […]

Hi everyone! Here’s a solo drill to train yourself to block fast balls on the backhand side – an essential skill against big servers or powerful players who like to take control of the rally. The goal of this drill is to improve your ability to stabilise the backhand block under pressure and to restart […]

Hi everyone! Here’s a solo drill to work on attacking short balls on the forehand side – a key situation to take control of the rally and impose your game. The goal of this exercise is to train yourself to identify a short ball and turn it into a controlled attacking shot that puts your […]

Hi everyone! Here’s a solo drill to work on the combination of serve and first shot. The goal of this exercise is to train the continuity between your serve and your first groundstroke, varying targets and building the point solidly right from the start. How to run the drill: Set up the ball machine on […]

Hi all Here is an exercise that can help you warm up or that can also help you work on your strokes at the baseline : "Right to Left and go Back"  (Name on app) This exercise has been shared in the app if you have the Pace S or the Pace S pro you […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

In this tennis exercise the goal is to train players not to play in a dangerous area because it allows the opponent to go back better. This zone is called the house, it is located roughly in the center of our half of the field, If we put the ball back in this area there […]

In this tennis exercise the goal is to train players not to play in a dangerous area because it allows the opponent to go back better. This zone is called the house, it is located roughly in the center of our half of the field, If we put the ball back in this area there […]

Hi friends ! Here's a drill to improve your ability to hit the ball at the top of the bounce. This drill focuses on timing, precision and the ability to react quickly to hit the ball at its highest point (catching the ball relatively early in its trajectory). Execution of the exercise: Position the ball […]

Hi friends ! Here is an exercise to improve control of low volleys, using good leg technique and applying backspin to keep the ball low. Execution of the exercise: Set up a ball machine to send low balls towards you. Place two cones on the opposing service line. Start on the service line then step […]

Hi friends ! Here is an exercise to improve your forehand high volleys, by working on the direction and power of your shots. Execution of the exercise: Set up a ball machine to send you high balls to your forehand side. Position yourself on the center serving line. Hit the ball in front of your […]

Hi ! Here is a drill to improve net approach, shot variety and the ability to finish points with winning volleys. Choose a flat, solid wall with plenty of room to move in front of it. Stand approximately 3 to 4 meters from the wall. Hit a groundstroke (forehand or backhand) and let the ball […]

Hi ! Here is a drill for players of all levels to refine touch and improve forehand and backhand volleying. Execution of the exercise: The player faces a wall at a comfortable distance to perform volleys. The player bounces the ball once on his racket (like juggling) to ensure good control. After the bounce on […]

Hi friends! Here’s a drill to work on precision, consistency, and placement of topspin forehands. Execution of the drill: Place a cone (or another type of target) in a corner of the service box on the opposite side of the court. The goal is to aim for this target with topspin forehands. Player A stands […]

Hello friends! Here is an exercise to improve the precision and regularity of drop shots, as well as the ability to quickly change sides on the court. Execution of the exercise: Player A stands on the opposite side of the court, ready to hit forehand and backhand balls. Two baskets are placed near the net […]

Hi guys This is a very interesting tactical exercise. it consists of making an outside service to take the player out of the course; generally the player will return cross on our forehand and we will have the opportunity to attack this returned ball... we will take it early enough to play it long line. […]

Hi, Today, I worked on my precision and my space-time control on the forehand with a pretty cool exercise. The exercise is simple, but you need a partner. The idea is to exchange tight forehands while aiming for the gray part of the illustration. It may seem easy, but you really have to pay attention […]

Hello everyone ! Today I had an intense training session with my coach and my partner. The goal was to perfect my forehand and my smash. Here's how it went: My coach, A, threw a series of lob balls to my partner, B. My partner B had to smash these balls with all his power. […]

Hi ! Today I had a really cool workout with my trainer. We worked on my speed, my coordination and the control of my forehand. Here's how it went: My coach threw a series of balls at me. My challenge? Return the ball only to the gray area of ​​the field. After each exchange, I […]

Hi friends ! Landing a forehand topspin in tennis can be a decisive move to gain an advantage over your opponent. Execution of the exercise: Player A stands near the baseline, while his partner is at the net. The net partner sends easy volleys so that Player A can practice lobs. At the moment of […]

An exercise to help catch the ball early Execution of the exercise: Hit the ball against the wall with a low and fast trajectory so that the ball bounces on the ground before being sent back through the wall. Return the ball as soon as it comes back to you with a powerful blow. This […]

Hi The alternating forehand/backhand exercise on the wall in tennis is a common practice to improve the technique, precision and coordination of forehands and backhands. Execution of the exercise: Position yourself so that you face the wall, maintaining an appropriate distance to hit the ball comfortably. Start by hitting a forehand, sending the ball toward […]

Hi friends In this little exercise I suggest you work with a partner on a diagram which will allow one of the two players to gain regularity and the other player to practice taking the ball early.     Organization of the exercise: An elastic band was installed approximately 80 cm above the net. Player […]

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 […]

Hi friends Often in a match we turn around advanced in the field and our opponent manages to hit a long shot... we then have to move back to position ourselves and hit the ball. Here is an exercise to practice this type of situation:   Description of the exercise: After smashing player B's lob […]

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 […]

Hi friends. If you don't know, forehand offset is when you receive a ball on your backhand and shift to hit it with your forehand. Often we are more comfortable with the forehand than the backhand and when a ball gives us time to shift we like to turn around it to position ourselves for […]

Hi friends In this exercise, you will work on offensive play. The idea is to put yourself in the situation where you get a short ball favorable to an attack, you attack and you follow your ball on volley... Organization of the exercise Player B / coach engages the ball on player A's forehand. (A […]

Hi friends In this exercise intended for a group lesson with at least 4 players, each player will be able to alternate a forehand then a backhand.   Organization of the exercise: The four players are divided into two groups, one lines up on the forehand, the other lines up on the backhand 1) The […]

Hi friends A little exercise that can be worked on in a group class to work on reactivity as well as the backhand and forehand.     The coach, with the ball basket, sends a first ball either on the backhand, or on the forehand, a tight or bell ball... The player must be reactive […]

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 […]

Hi friends Here is a fairly complete exercise, you present the particularity of this 3 game. It will allow a player to work on building the point of attack on the forehand It will allow a player to work on passing on the backhand It will allow a third player to work on defense   […]

Hi friends Here is a very dynamic exercise which is played by 2 and which works the attack ball, the backhand passing and the volley   1) Player B engages the ball on A's forehand with a ball rather favorable to the attack. (Relatively short and not too powerful) 2) Player A enters the ball […]

Hi friends : The aim of this exercise is to practice forehands and crosshand backhands and gain consistency.   Organization of the exercise: 15 point game Players C and A exchange forehands on the court targeting zone 1 (Blue). Players D and B exchange backhands on the court targeting zone 2 (green) at the same […]

Hi friends Here is a nice and atypical exercise, which will make us smash from the back of the course, I have service squares and also make us hit forehands. Description and purpose of the exercise: After smashing player B's lob from position P1, player A steps back diagonally and connects two forehands to positions […]

Hi friends Here is an interesting exercise to repeat attack sequences on the forehand and backhand sides. We place a plot Our coach sends us a favorable ball that we will attack on the forehand side aiming for a long line Then we will go around the plot Then our coach sends us a favorable […]

Hi friends Here is a little exercise at the basket to train us to return long line short balls that arrive on our forehand or on our backhand   Progress of the exercise: It's quite simple: - The basket coach sends us a short and favorable ball on the forehand side, we attack by trying […]

Hi friends Here is an interesting exercise to repeat attack sequences on the forehand and backhand sides. We place a plot Our coach sends us a favorable ball that we will attack on the forehand side diagonally Then we will go around the plot Then our coach sends us a favorable ball on the backhand […]

Hi friends Here is a new exercise with the ball machine to work the forehand a little differently. The ball machine is great, but there is a small flaw, which is that we know where the ball is going to go so we tend not to move and just wait for the ball where it […]

Hi friends Here is an exercise, basic but very good for the two players who practice it because it will allow you to work on targeting areas in the backhand but also on movement, regularity and precision. Description and purpose of the exercise: Player A must alternate forehand and backhand and target player B Player […]

Hi friends Working on consistency on the forehand and backhand is the key to many match victories... Let it be said in the 4th series and even in the 3rd series if you are consistent and you hold your rally well you will win matches.   Here is an exercise to train you to gain […]

Hi friends No, this exercise is not olé olé... It was a complete exercise which will allow us to hit with the backhand of the forehand, in defense and in attack, it is an exercise which will also make us move: it is tough   Description and purpose of the exercise: The player starts from […]

Description and purpose of the exercise: Alternation : Player A must touch the blue cone before returning it with a forehand that the coach sends. Player A must touch the red cone before returning it with a forehand that the coach sends.   Download this sheet in PDF format   EnglishFrançais

Hi friends With a ball machine you can practice repeating the same shot over and over again. And one of the first shots on which we often want to work is the attacking forehand. The opponent gives us a very favorable ball on our forehand, we want to attack it... We are beginners we often […]

Hi friends A rather nice and fun little exercise to develop your reactivity, visual perception and explosiveness at the same time as your forehand and backhand   Progress of the exercise I am positioned on the serving tea, the coach will send 2 balls: one to my backhand, one to my forehand... except that there […]

Hi friends Getting into the hard stuff before hitting a ball is a bit the idea of ​​this exercise... A comparison with a real situation: a rally that lasts 7 or 8 strikes we start to get out of breath and we have to hit a good shot... Here is an exercise that can put […]

Hi friends It seems that you have to suffer to be beautiful... This little exercise with the rhythm scale allows you to be beautiful 😉 He's going to put us in a situation where we're going to be tough and we're going to hit a ball with a forehand or a backhand. The first balls […]

Hi friends With this exercise, the ball machine will make you suffer... You certainly know like me how difficult it is to hit a forehand while going backwards... You will be able to practice there with your ball machine and this little   Description and purpose of the exercise: The player must go around the […]

Hi friends A classic exercise to gain precision in the forehand: Rally in the doubles alley playing only on the forehand. Small exercise in 20 points (10 on each side)... Very good little exercise to start a session or finish a warm-up.     Credit: Image created with: Elouan Tennis Drill Maker  (ETDM) : the […]

Hi ! Today I took part in a super intense tennis workout, but honestly, it was so cool! My coach throws a series of balls at me. In response, I have to return a powerful forehand down the line. To work on my legs and my speed, I have to go around the two cones […]

Hi friends The return of serve is a super important point in the game when you start to move up in ranking. Indeed the servers are getting better and better and having good service gives a great advantage... When we are in the position of the returner we can counter this advantage if we are […]

Hi friends The forehand offset is a good weapon for placing hits on your strong shot (generally the forehand) Here is an exercise that allows you to practice doing forehand shifts.   The partner or coach sends a ball (backhand side) The player shifts and performs a forehand strike (forehand shift.) Then the player returns […]

Hi friends In this exercise I suggest you practice serving, then follow with a forehand attack. We put ourselves in a situation where following a good serve we obtain a favorable ball which we will be able to attack This exercise allows you to repeat this situation.   1) First we serve a ball, 2) […]

Hi friends Succeeding in a short crosscourt forehand is still super satisfying... but to have a good success percentage you have to train and persevere. Here is an exercise for hitting series of short crosscourt forehands that is quite interesting because it also allows us to work on the depth of the court.   The […]

Hi, In this exercise, With a trainer (A) and a partner I work on my forehand and my smash 1) the coach in (A) sends me a ball on my forehand, 2) I return a rounded topspin ball to the forehand side corner then I will turn around the cone (at B) 3) My partner […]

Hi To gain precision with my forehand I must be able to aim at an area from anywhere on the court. With this exercise I have to return the ball with a forehand always on the same target. The ball machine sends balls consecutively to the sectors: Backhand / center / forehand I move around […]

Clay or synthetic turf are slippery surfaces and the game is not quite the same on this type of surface. When, for example, we receive a ball on our forehand, we run to get the ball and hit it... but if our race is identical to the one we have on a hard court we […]

When you start playing tennis, you tend to put the ball back in the center, but the idea is to put your opponent in difficulty and therefore find areas that are not in the center to force him to run to position himself. and make sure it's not an easy move for him. My father […]

The topspin volley is one of my favorite shots, it's so satisfying to hit a super topspin volley... usually it's a winning shot. That said, the topspin volley is also a complicated shot, we succeeded, we have to master the movement. To practice the topspin with the ball machine, we do a relatively simple exercise. […]

Placing the long line forehand at the right time is a formidable weapon; you can put your opponent in great difficulty. To practice making long line forehands, I set up a very easy exercise with the ball machine. Exercise 1: Hitting a long line forehand I put the low machine in place and I make […]

 The goal of this exercise is to practice hitting the ball early with an “aggressive play” perspective.  Why hit the ball early? Hitting the ball early allows you to break the rhythm and suddenly speed up the rally. This surprises the opponent because the ball returns more quickly and he is forced to react more […]