Training Alone With a Practice Wall for Tennis

I've always thought that a practice wall for tennis is the most honest coach you'll ever have. It doesn't care if you're having a bad day, it never gets bored of your shaky backhand, and it definitely won't judge you for missing a "sitter." It just sends the ball back—every single time. If you've ever spent forty minutes texting five different people trying to find a hitting partner only to end up sitting on the couch, you know exactly why the wall is a lifesaver. It's always there, it's always ready, and it's the secret weapon of some of the greatest players to ever pick up a racket. ...

May 8, 2026 · 7 min · Shewta Keating