AcademyIntermediate path
The drive: controlled power
8 min
When to drive, where to aim, and how to stay out of the net.
Key takeaways
- Drive low over the middle or at the weaker player.
- Topspin keeps hard balls in — brush up the back.
- The best drives set up an easy fifth shot.
Practice goal
Alternate drive-drop on thirds: 10 drives crosscourt, 10 drops.
Watch it in action
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