Abstract: A tennis training apparatus comprises a balanced rod having an upper segment, mid-section, and lower segment. One or more of the training apparatuses may be secured separately along a tennis net tape with the upper segment extending above the tape as a target. When struck by a tennis ball, the upper segment pendulums back and forth while providing a ringing sound. The upper segment is further divided into a plurality of regions which correlate to different sections of a tennis racket. The training apparatuses may be moved to desired locations along the net tape to create different targets, gaps, and spacings for the players to practice all tennis skills during practice matches or drills. A stand-alone version of the training apparatus need not be attached to a tennis net, but pivots on a stand which provides adjustable pendulum motion, and can be utilized for a variety of non-tennis training exercises.