Description and goals:

This drill helps players practice chasing down lobs and keeping their team in the point.

Organization:

Players A, C and D start on the baseline, player B is at the net. Player D feeds a short ball to A, who hits a crosscourt approach shot. Player C hits a lob over B, forcing A to chase it down. A hits a lob back and the point is played out. Rotate as often as needed to keep players moving.

Variations: Beginners can do drill with a pro and have it be a dead ball drill. With more advanced players, vary the direction of the approach and lob. Return shot off the lob doesn't have to be another lob. Keep score as a team. Do it as a singles drill.

Key points:

Approach shot should be offensive to elicit defensive lob. Players should chase down lob and select best return shot under the circumstances. Learn to use the lob to control points.

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