Coach, 2 players, basket of balls.
Coach feeds the ball to player 1 towards the centre of the baseline.
Player 1 plays a forehand lob over player 2, who is stood on the T junction of the service box area, to land inside the court.
Player 2 cannot leave the service box area, but can play the ball if they can reach it.
Coach continues to feed another ball.
Players rotate after 6 feeds.
Encourage player 1 to hit enough depth on the shot to clear player 2.
Quick feet in position to play the shot.
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