The feeder hits the ball roughly to where the markers are. The player then has to return the ball before moving on to the next area. A time requirement could be added so footwork and movement can be improved as well as technique.
Try to hit a variety of shots from different areas. From the baseline, hit flat, slice and topspin forehands and backhands. as you move towards the net, hit dropshots, approaches and maybe a half-volley. And at the net play deep volleys, drop volleys and overheads.
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