Game version
Court-smarts game: a partner feeds balls to different spots, and you call “short” or “deep” before they land. The pair counts right calls.
Lob or Pass?
Read where a net player stands and choose between a lob and a passing shot.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Your partner comes to the net at different distances.
Core: Two. Beat your own best out of 10.
- Ages
- 14 and up
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Racket, balls, court, partner
- Level · skill
- Advanced · Game IQ
The steps
How it works
- Your partner comes to the net at different distances.
- Close to the net? Lob. Far from the net? Pass low.
- Play 15 points.
- Talk through any choice that did not work.
Coaching point
Read their feet, then choose.
Safety: Keep your racket up in front of your face at the net, and only take feeds from a partner who feeds gently.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (one call), Core (two), More (call the spot too). Beat your own best out of 10.
Story
You are a detective reading where the ball will go.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best out of 10. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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