Singles Passing Rapid-Fire: DTL Deep, Cross Shallow

Summary

John Cincola’s Titan singles passing drill puts the machine at center baseline and you in midcourt opposite. Feeds come six at a time, alternating backhand and forehand, with a short break between sets.

One set aims down the line at deeper cones; the next goes cross-court at shallower cones. The quick feed forces recovery between wide balls — the same stretch-and-execute demand singles points create. Slow the feed if needed.

Key takeaways

• Alternating FH/BH passing under time pressure
• DTL → deeper targets; cross → shallower angles
• Recovery between balls is the real skill test

Action items

• Run two DTL sets + two cross sets (or partner-fed equivalent)
• If you’re late, slow the feed before you spray