1. Serve the the targets.
2. Blue targets represent 'position 6' and 'position 5'.
3. Green targets represent 'position 1'
4. Ten minutes time limit.
5. Two points for every target hit.
6. One point if the ball is in.
7. Minus one if the ball goes into the net or out.
8. Server must attempt going down line and cross at least twice during the drill.
1. Focus on your target through the duration of your serve until the ball has left your hands.
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