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Improve your tennis game: The 10-minute warm-up

January 26, 2021

Ten shots, one minute each. Take the time to do this drill before you play and you'll be ready for action. 

The 10-minute warm-up is broken up as follows:

 

1: Mini-tennis
2: Baseline, up the middle
3: Down the line (Tip: Focus on your outside shot.)
4: Switch! 
5: Crosscourt (Tip: Focus on your outside shot.)
6: Switch! 
7: Groundstrokes to volley
8: Switch!
9: Serve, return, next shot
10: Switch! 

 

For more tennis tips, news and information, explore usta.com.

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