Run the round

How to play Down-the-Line Target Duel

Step 1

Feed or rally a ball to the hitter.

Step 2

The hitter aims down the line into the marked lane.

Step 3

Clean in-lane hits score.

Step 4

Rotate hitters after the attempt set.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Each clean target hit scores 1 point.

Example: A forehand lands deep inside the sideline lane and scores 1.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Rewarding winners that miss the lane. Only the target lane scores.

Safety: Feed from a safe angle and keep balls away from players' feet.

Best for

Who it fits

Tennis pairs working on directional accuracy.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Tennis

Category Tennis

Best for Tennis pairs working on directional accuracy.

Players 2-6

Time 8-15 min

Gear Court, rackets, balls, and lane markers

Space Baseline or feeding lane

Energy Medium

Setup Mark a down-the-line target lane and choose feed style and attempts.

Twist it

Variations to try

Backhand lane only.
Deep half of the lane scores 2.
Short Ball Punish
Wide-Out Penalty
Pass the Approach

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Down-the-Line Target Duel also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Basketball court games

Group share

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We're playing Down-the-Line Target Duel from Studboards. A tennis target duel for controlled down-the-line attacks. Fits: Players: 2-6 | Time: 8-15 min | Gear: Court, rackets, balls, and lane markers Safety: Feed from a safe angle and keep balls away from players' feet. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/sports/tennis/tennis-down-the-line-target-duel.html

Down-the-Line Target Duel

Quick start.