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Return drills

Receiving the serve with enough control and depth to keep the server back while the returning side moves forward.

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6 reviewed drills include this focus.See this theme in the glossary.

Play a complete serve-to-finish point inside one half-court lane so isolated skills occur in sequence.

Level 3.0–5.0+ · 2, 4 players

Bank repeatable baseline strokes that support serves, returns, and driving thirds.

Level 3.0–5.0+ · 2, 4 players

Connect a deep return to a decisive, balanced move toward the kitchen line.

Level 2.5–3.5 · 2, 4 players

Build repeatable depth on the first two shots while the returner moves through the court.

Level 2.0–3.5 · 2, 4 players

Use a catch after the return to expose whether the returner arrived balanced and ready.

Level 3.5–4.0 · 2, 4 players

Create realistic third shots by earning them through a live serve and return.

Level 3.5–5.0+ · 2, 4 players