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Deep Corners

Serves target zones 1 and 5, the hardest two balls for a passer to handle.

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10 minutes 418 playersIntermediate

Choose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.

What players are learning

Learn to serve the two hardest zones on the court.

01

Set it up

  1. Mark zones 1 and 5 with cones or towels.
  2. Servers line up at the end line.
02

Run the drill

  1. Servers alternate targeting each deep corner.
  2. Score two for the marked zone, one for the back third.
  3. A missed serve costs a point.
03

What to say

  • Deep corners are hardest to pass.
  • Aim small, miss small.
  • Same toss, same swing.
04

How to score it

2 points for hitting the marked zone, 1 point for anywhere in the back third, 0 for in the front third, -1 for a miss.

05

Make it harder

  1. Call the corner out loud before serving.