Curated Action

Neutral Deep Return Target Drill

Tennis

Neutral Deep Return Target Drill is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration1 min 26 sec

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=w0hTBP0sPAU
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Neutral Deep Return Target Drill

Set up a depth target in the deep backcourt against standard partner serves; focus on hitting heavy, high-clearance topspin returns deep into the court to neutralize the server's initial advantage and start an even rally.

Key points

  • Set a visible target near the opponent's baseline to emphasize depth over aggressive placement
  • Hit with heavy topspin and adequate net clearance to keep the server behind their baseline
  • On body serves (especially in the ad court), step in and take backhands to stay positioned toward the inside of the court rather than running around it

Common mistakes

Trying to hit outright winners off neutral serves, or running around body balls on the ad court and getting pulled completely off the court.

Sets: 1Rest: 1 minEst. duration: 1 min 26 sec
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