3 sessions of 15 minutes. Do them on different days this week and rest in between. A parent can be the partner in a pair drill. Stop if anything hurts.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Session 1
15min
Make it fun
Volley rally: a pair volleys back and forth and counts clean volleys in a row, then swaps.
My best · High Forehand Volley: your own number
LastTodayDrillsTennis Warm-Up, Ages 11 to 13High Forehand VolleyServe Toss ControlTennis Cool-Down Stretches, Ages 11 to 13
Session 2
15min
Make it fun
Volley rally: a pair volleys back and forth and counts clean volleys in a row, then swaps.
My best · Low Backhand Volley: your own number
LastTodayDrillsTennis Warm-Up, Ages 11 to 13Low Backhand VolleyParent-Toss BackhandsTennis Cool-Down Stretches, Ages 11 to 13
Session 3
15min
Make it fun
Rally game: a pair rallies backhands and tries to beat its own longest rally, then swaps feeders.
My best · Backhand Slice: your own number
LastTodayDrillsTennis Warm-Up, Ages 11 to 13Backhand SliceHigh Forehand VolleyTennis Cool-Down Stretches, Ages 11 to 13
Build on it
Other sports, ages 11 to 13: Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Cheer · Cross Country · Diving · Field Hockey · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Gymnastics · Hockey · Lacrosse · Rugby · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo · Wrestling
Ready when you are
Set up your team in a few minutes. Running it is free; add player training when you want it.