Best Tennis Singles Drills that focus on essential elements like footwork, shot consistency, agility, and match strategy.
1. Cross-Court Rally Drill
The cross-court rally drill is one of the most fundamental exercises for singles players. It helps develop consistency, improves shot placement, and enhances your ability to control rallies.
How to Perform the Drill:
Position yourself on one side of the baseline while your practice partner (or coach) takes the opposite side.
Both players rally exclusively cross-court, hitting forehands and backhands depending on their side of the court.
Focus on maintaining a consistent rally, aiming for deeper shots near the baseline.
2. Down-the-Line and Cross-Court Combination
In singles, mixing up your shots between cross-court and down-the-line is key to keeping your opponent guessing. This drill focuses on practicing those transitions smoothly.
How to Perform the Drill:
Start by hitting a cross-court shot, followed by a down-the-line shot.
Alternate between the two patterns for a set number of repetitions.
You can practice this drill with both forehand and backhand sides, focusing on transitioning between the different angles.
