-One player is positioned on the service line, the other closer to the net.
-Player 1 lobs every second shot and player 2 hits alternately volleys and smashes.
-This is a warm up drill and players focus on keeping the ball in play.
-The drill can be done with or without rackets.
-Players swop round after approximately 3 minutes.
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