Tennis would be easier if you had more time in-between shots to decide where to hit. Time is short and decisions must be quick and intelligent. Here are two examples of exercises using Numbered Cones that help make that happen:

• Play against a ball machine or coach's volley with one cone in each of the quadrants across the net. Before the ball lands on your side, call out the number of the quadrant you are aiming for.
• Place two cones on each side of the net behind the service lines.
• Rally with a partner with each of you calling out the number you are aiming for.