Depth and Placement Rally Drill

This cooperative rally drill develops consistency, depth, and placement while adding a scoring element that challenges both focus and decision-making. Players track scores while sustaining rallies, forcing them to stay engaged mentally and physically throughout the drill.

Setup

• Two players start at the baseline
• Optional: run the same drill with another pair on the opposite half of the court

Rules & Objectives

• Players rally cooperatively from the baseline
• Scoring system:
• Shot landing past the service line = 2 points
• Shot landing in the service box = 1 point
• Players must call out their opponent’s score after each rally shot
• Rally continues as long as players keep the ball in play

Repetition

• Run rallies for set time periods (3–5 minutes) before switching pairs
• Progression 1: Make it competitive by having pairs add scores together and compare totals with other groups
• Progression 2: Encourage varying spin and angle to increase difficulty

Coaching Points

• Reinforces depth and accuracy in groundstrokes
• Trains mental focus by combining scorekeeping with shot execution
• Encourages quick recovery and consistent footwork
• Builds cooperative play while adding competitive scoring variations

Drill Tutorial