THE COACHING CAMPUS / DRILL LIBRARY
Third Shot Drop Combo
Works on the third shot through a repeated pattern of serve, return and third shot.
VIEW THE COURT PLAN
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
PLAYERS
2
PRIMARY SHOT TYPE
Drop
TRAINING TYPE
Drill
THE EXERCISE
What you're working on
This drill is designed to work on and improve the third shot. Both players start in the standard position near the baseline, and the sequence runs through serve, return, and third shot as a repeated pattern
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
2 paddles, ball, full court with net
01 / COURT PLAN
See how the drill works
Follow the player positions and numbered sequence in the diagram.
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02 / ON COURT
Run the drill
Drill Set Up
- Requires 2 players.
- Both players positioned near the baseline in standard position.
How to run it
- The player serves.
- The other player returns the serve.
- The serving player now hits the third shot.
- A normal rally continues until 5 shots have been hit, after which the sequence is repeated.
- Repeat 10 times before switching roles.
Coaching Points
- Focus on quality and shot selection on the third shot specifically, since that is the objective of the drill.