Statistically these are the two most common shots, every point begins in the same way, with these two strokes (or one if it's an ace!) Sometimes all that's needed to win the point is a racey ace or a lightning fast cross-court return.
Working in pairs (although this session can be adapted to suit larger groups) players will practice serving to try and hit specific areas before then increasing the pressure on the server by getting them to serve to another player who has to return this shot.
As the session progresses you'll be able to put greater demands on your players, ensuring they hit the ball into the areas you tell them to because these are most high percentage return areas.
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