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Return Depth Target Drill
5-10 min Partner Paddles, balls, 1 court marker
Setup
Mark a depth line across the service court 3 ft inside the baseline. Partner serves casually.
Drill Instructions
Return every ball deep enough to land past the marker. Track 10 returns at a time.
Goal
Land 8 of 10 returns past the depth marker.
Coach Tip
Step in to meet the ball — never let it push you back.
Avoid
Short returns that let the server attack the third shot.
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