Drill

Instructions

1. 1Feed from the same-side baseline corner every rep.
2. 2Aim the drop crosscourt into the far kitchen corner using the longer diagonal.
3. 3Keep the paddle face open with a gentle push, not a swing.
4. 4Move up two steps only after three consecutive soft landings.

What to focus on

Using the diagonal distance for a bigger safety margin.

Common mistake

Aiming straight ahead over the shorter, riskier distance.