3-player drill

Tennis Drill: In and Out

This is a singles tennis drill for 3 players - level beginner to advanced.

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How It Works

In and Out - tennis drill for 3 players

Players A and B are at the baseline, on opposite sides; player C is waiting for her turn at one of the net posts.

A and B play the point out; it begins with a courtesy feed by either one of the players. The winner remains on the court, and the player who loses is replaced by C.

The next point begins with a courtesy feed by the player who has just stepped up to play.

The winner stays put, and the one who loses gets replaced by the substitute player, and so on.

Scoring: Every time a player wins a point, they count it. Add up the points until one of them wins 11.

Note: This is a fun, competitive game which, if done at a fast pace (players moving in and out quickly), can be a great workout.

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