Tennis
Recovery Step to Center Mark Drill
Recover to the center of the court after every shot
8 min
5 sets of 6
Beginner
Why this drill
Improve the diagnosed technical behavior while preserving functional strengths.
Setup
Begin with shadow/rehearsal or controlled feed appropriate to the action.
Instructions
- 1Hit a groundstroke to a wide target, then immediately shuffle back toward the center mark.
- 2Split step as the feeder's next ball is struck, arriving at center before that contact.
- 3Repeat to both sides, alternating wide forehands and backhands.
Key feel
Reaching the center recovery position before the opponent's next contact.
Success cue
The targeted behavior becomes more repeatable on comparable balls without creating a new visible breakdown.
Recommended reps
5 sets of 6
Progression
Shadow/rehearsal → controlled feed → directional live ball → variable feed → point-based constraint → match-like execution.
Common mistake
Standing to admire the shot instead of recovering immediately.