The Perfect 50 minute Singles Warmup

Following your personalized dynamic warm-up, this routine will lead to significant improvement and consistency throughout the rest of your practice or training session.

🟢 Phase 1: Mini Tennis — 5 mins (5/50)

• Play mini tennis with topspin + slice variations.

• Objective: Get a feel for the ball and re-establish control early.

🔵 Phase 2: Baseline Hitting — 7 mins (12/50)

• Focus on high looping spin rallies at 70% power.

• Goal: 95% consistency — virtually no shots into the net.

• Keep technique clean and fluid throughout the rally.

🟣 Phase 3: Cross-Court Drills — 6 mins (18/50)

• 3 mins cross-court forehands (15/50)

• 3 mins cross-court backhands (18/50)

🟠 Phase 4: Dynamic Cross-Court Patterns — 10 mins (28/50)

• Deuce side: 4 rallies cross-court, 5th shot goes down the line.

• Ad side: 4 rallies cross-court, 10th shot goes down the line.

• Repeat this cycle.

• Focus: Maintain rally control, engage footwork, and position your body optimally for every ball.

🟡 Phase 5: Volley Practice — 10 mins (38/50)

• 5 mins with one player at net volleying, the other rallying from baseline.

• Add a few overheads for transition work.

• Switch roles halfway through.

🟤 Phase 6: Serve + Return — 6 mins (50/50)

• 3 mins with one player serving and the other returning on Deuce side.

• Switch after 3 mins.

• Repeat same format on Ad side.

Key Benefits

This warm-up doesn’t just help you start with rhythm, it develops consistency, feel, and full-shot awareness. You’ll begin with purposeful, high-quality reps that build confidence and precision.

Take brief water breaks as needed, just a few sips are enough before resuming.

This routine has been refined, adjusted, and perfected over years of competitive, collegiate, and junior development training. It's simple, effective, and ensures that by the time you start your main training session, your mind and body are fully tuned for performance.