Tennis workouts can be hard, and they can be even harder if you’re having trouble hitting the courts. Whether it’s COVID shutdowns, a busy lifestyle, or even unreliable transportation- here are the best drills you can do to practice your game whenever and wherever you please.

Climbing The Ladder
Ladder drills are ridiculously easy to do at home, but there’s a catch- for these exercises, you’re going to need a rope ladder to lay on the ground. It’s not hard to find one, though- just visit your local sporting goods store and they’ll have one in stock. To practice a ladder drill, put your ladder on the ground and run through each box, with only the ball of one foot touching down. Do this for a few rounds, and then switch to the balls of both feet hitting the box. Repeat as needed, and you’re golden.

Burpees
These are oft-hated by high school basketball players- but you can even use them to up your tennis scores. Burpees are simple and strategic- they rely on the strength in your legs, chest, and shoulders. They’re pretty intense, though, so watch out for overuse injuries. To complete a burpee, lie down on the ground like you’re doing a plank. You don’t have to hold this pose, though- as fast as you can, pop back up into a jump and land in the plank position again. Repeat as necessary for your workout.

Shuttle Sprints
When you’re on the court, these involve sprinting from the baseline to the service line. If you can’t always get to the court, though, you can make due with running about five yards in a straight line. If you’ve got the space, you can steadily make these sprints longer to help build endurance.

Conditioning Is Key
Even when you can’t hit the court, it’s important to keep up on your tennis game. Try these three great drills at home for peak workout capabilities.