Passing Shot Game
One player feeds balls from the net to the other player, who is at the opposite baseline. The baseline player can hit any type of shot: a pass, a lob, right at the net player, or a dipper at the feet. The net player tries to hit a winning volley. They play each point out, with a game usually to ten points. The feeds should be fairly easy, and typically they alternate between the baseliner's forehand and backhand, but the baseliner may want to concentrate on backhand passing shots, for example, or hitting on the run. This game provides excellent practice for both players.
The Attacking Game
Both players start at their baselines. One feeds a moderately short ball to the other, who hits an approach shot, then tries to finish the point at the net. The attacking player can also hit a clean winner if she wants to, but if her main purpose is to get volley practice, she'd want to hit more approach shots. The defending player can, as in Passing Shot, hit any type of response.
Singles and Doubles Variations
a. Singles where the server must come in behind every first serve, or if ambitious, behind second serves, too.
b. Singles where the receiver must come in behind every return of serve, or if less ambitious, behind every return of a second serve.
c. No-bounce doubles: regular doubles, but after the opponent's serve bounces on one side, a bounce on either side means instant loss of the point for the team in whose court it bounced. This game works surprisingly well and forces its players to develop some good, advanced doubles habits.
