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Session 3 · 2 hours

Day 3 — Serve & Return

First 3 shots of every rally

Short serve to a cone, optional high serve, return choices (lift or net), then a 3-shot scoring game.

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0–10 min

Warm-up

Drill
Jog → coordination (high knees, butt kicks) → mobility.
Goal
Warm
Coach tips
Relaxed shoulders.
Home (10 min)
Taps 30

10–25 min

Footwork / reaction

Drill
Split-step + coach points direction (front/back/left/right). Move & return. 3 rounds.
Goal
Fast reaction
Coach tips
Eyes up; small steps; don’t jump big.
Home (10 min)
Quick feet 3×20 sec

25–50 min

Short serve (main)

Drill
Serve basics: grip → shuttle hold → swing small. Serve to target (cone) 30 serves (15 each side).
Goal
20/30 land in service box
Coach tips
Hit softly; contact below waist; follow-through tiny.
Home (10 min)
Serve shadow 20

50–65 min

High serve (optional)

Drill
Learn high serve for singles: aim high & deep. 15 serves each side.
Goal
10/15 reach back third
Coach tips
Use full swing; step forward; finish high.
Home (10 min)
Stretch wrists 1 min

65–85 min

Return of serve

Drill
Coach short serves → student returns: (A) lift (B) net shot. 10 each.
Goal
Correct choice + control
Coach tips
Move early; contact in front; soft hands for net.
Home (10 min)
Wall toss 30

85–110 min

Game: 3-shot rule

Drill
Play half-court: point counts only if you do Serve → Return → Next shot correctly (3 shots).
Goal
Understand first 3 shots
Coach tips
Quality serve; calm return; recover to base.
Home (10 min)
Leg stretch 2 min

110–120 min

Cool down

Drill
Stretch + water.
Goal
Recovery
Coach tips
No rushing out.
Home (10 min)
Breathing 2 min