Have you ever felt that you could really improve if only you could find better practice partners, yet the reality is that you’re stuck hitting against the same couple of players all the time? You’re not alone. But there’s an easy way to take your practice to another level even if you can’t bring in new blood: Play two on one.
This was a staple of the Australian Davis Cup team back in the 1950s and 1960s when the Harry Hopman-trained squad was dominating the rest of the world. Two-on-one hitting supercharges your practice because it simulates playing against a stronger opponent. Balls that one player might not reach are easily handled by two, and rallies tend to last longer and be more intense.
In fact, one hour of two-on-one drilling, with each player taking two 10-minute turns on the solo side, can be more intense than two hours of regular hitting. The next time you’re looking for a serious on-court workout, or can’t line up a fourth for doubles, consider hitting two-against-one.
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