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🎾 Tennis drills

💙 I can't give medical or injury advice. For pain, injuries, a possible concussion, or health conditions, please speak with a doctor, physiotherapist or certified athletic therapist — and let your coach know. Young athletes: tell a parent or guardian. In an emergency, call 911 (Canada & US) or 112 (India).

Under 12

Mini-tennis rally

10 min · 2 players · Control
  1. Rally inside the service boxes.
  2. Count consecutive shots; beat your record.
  3. Use slower (red/orange/green) balls for young players.

Coach tip: Split-step as the partner hits.

Learn more: ITF – Coaching ↗

13–17

Mini-tennis rally

10 min · 2 players · Control
  1. Rally inside the service boxes.
  2. Count consecutive shots; beat your record.
  3. Use slower (red/orange/green) balls for young players.

Coach tip: Split-step as the partner hits.

Learn more: ITF – Coaching ↗

Serve targets

12 min · 1+ players · Serve accuracy
  1. Place 3 targets in a service box.
  2. Serve 10 to each target.
  3. Track hits; repeat to the other box.

Coach tip: Consistent toss first, speed later.

Learn more: ITF – Coaching ↗

Adults

Mini-tennis rally

10 min · 2 players · Control
  1. Rally inside the service boxes.
  2. Count consecutive shots; beat your record.
  3. Use slower (red/orange/green) balls for young players.

Coach tip: Split-step as the partner hits.

Learn more: ITF – Coaching ↗

Serve targets

12 min · 1+ players · Serve accuracy
  1. Place 3 targets in a service box.
  2. Serve 10 to each target.
  3. Track hits; repeat to the other box.

Coach tip: Consistent toss first, speed later.

Learn more: ITF – Coaching ↗

Explainers

Practise little and often

Short, regular skill sessions (10–20 minutes) build technique better than rare long ones. Mix in games so practice feels like the real thing. (Sport for Life – Long-Term Development ↗)

Age-appropriate play

Young players learn best through fun, small-sided games and modified equipment. Specialising early isn't required — sampling several sports is encouraged. (Sport for Life – Long-Term Development ↗)

Where to learn more about tennis

Your national governing body has coaching courses, age-grade rules and safety guidance. Always follow your club's and league's rules. (ITF – Coaching ↗)

Practice log

For under-18s we only record the drill and minutes — no body or health metrics.

Drills summarised by SportsGPT for general skill practice. Follow your league's age-grade rules and use proper safety equipment. Sources checked October 16, 2026.