THE NET GENERATION SKILLS CHALLENGE
Getting good takes practice. It means mastering the basics and finding your own style. At Net Generation, we're here to put you on the road to greatness. Here you'll find everything from beginner basics to advanced techniques to get your game sharp. So go ahead, test your skills and show us what you got!
FUNDAMENTAL TRAINING
Practice these skills and make every shot count.
by Frances Tiafoe
This is Strings and Body. Why use just a racquet to hit the ball? Use your racquet, and then your body!
Start by self rally hitting one ball up with the racquet, let it bounce, and use a body part to hit the ball.
by Reilly Opelka
This is Self Rally Forehand. With your palm up, tap the ball up about head-level and continue to tap it after each bounce.
How many self-rallies can you get on your forehand in 30 seconds?
by Amanda Anisimova
This is Rally Me Flips. This drill is all about working on your forehand and backhand, flipping the racquet back and forth.
by Ernesto Escobedo
This is Toss, Volley, and Catch Backhand. You'll toss the ball to yourself, hit it in the air on your back hand, and catch.
by Cici Bellis
This is Ground Stroke and Volley using a wall. Against a wall, hit a ground stroke of choice, followed by a volley. Catch the ball, and repeat. Keep it going for one minute.
by Jennifer Brady
This is Toss, Volley, and Catch forehand. Toss the ball up to yourself, hit it in the air, and catch the ball.
Try using your continental grip and volley to yourself!
by Reilly Opelka
This is Self Rally Forehand. With your palm up, tap the ball up about head-level and continue to tap it after each bounce.
How many self-rallies can you get on your forehand in 30 seconds?
TRICK SHOT SHOWDOWN
Get creative and show us moves we’ve never seen.
Join the thousands of kids and pros across the country showcasing their tricks and skills!
Don’t forget to tag @usta with #TrickShotShowdown