Type:  Drill
Level:  2.5 - 5.0
Participation:  2-4 players

Topic:   Crosscourt Mini Tennis is the first drill and the foundation drill of The Previdi System.  Most of our other drills build directly on this drill. 

EFFECT ON GAME:  In order to be accurate and consistent, we need to be efficient and have a consistent contact point. The sooner we can hit the ball, especially on the return of serve, the lower we can keep it and the more angle we can hit, thus setting us up with the SAL Return. By mastering this drill you will be in a position to hit balls earlier, lower and with more angle and put your opponents consistently in "Jail". 

Type:  Drill
Level:  2.5 - 5.0
Participation:  None

Topic:  The Hourglass Drill is drill #2 in The Previdi System and builds on Crosscourt Mini Tennis to help the player learn how to use and increase the angle of the opponents ball. This drill is especially helpful when working on the SAL Return. 

EFFECT ON GAME:  Mastering The Hourglass Drill will make it easier to open up the court on an outside (wide) ball. Most players haven't ever used this area of the court and the players we teach are often amazed at how many winning shots they can hit using these angles. A related drill is the touch angle volley drill which will be very helpful when hitting a low midcourt volley.

Type:  Drill
Level:  2.5 - 5.0
Participation:  2-4 players

Topic: Touch is an elusive skill for many, if not most, adult players. Here we show you a progression of drills that will help you to improve or perfect your touch. You can do these with your doubles partner or in a clinic or team practice.   

EFFECT ON GAME:  If you make these drills part of your practice regimen you will improve your ability to hit the ball to areas of the court you couldn't access by hitting hard. You'll be able to play HOURGLASS TENNIS instead of HALLWAY TENNIS!

Type:  Drill
Level:  2.5 - 5.0
Participation:  2-4 players

Topic: Efficiency and the ability to take the ball early are critical to be a good doubles player, especially on return of serve. 

EFFECT ON GAME: Once you've done this drill on a regular basis, you will be able to take the ball earlier and closer to the net. This allows you to get the ball back more quickly, neutralizing the net player and giving you an opportunity to hit lower and with more angle without hitting in the net. The result will be added consistency and extreme pressure on the server.