Pro Tips/Drills

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Players: 6 -8

Players are set up as in the diagram above with one player at the net and two players behind one another on the baseline – this makes a team. The players at the net are the feeding players. The point is started by the feeder and played out down the line. Baseline players must hit one shot and “switch” places, the second player in line must hit the ball when it comes back over. A “switch” occurs after every shot. Players will have to hit and move, communicate, and work on their shot preparation. The net player will remain for 3 minutes and the team with the highest consecutive rally wins that round!

Variations:

• The point can be played out cross court.

• This drill can be done with the two-player side starting on the service line and using controlled volleys – great for junior players to learn speed control.

Key points:

• Inevitably players will turn in a circle when switching, this is a great opportunity to teach shuffling footwork which allows the player to recover AND still see the ball (plus you won’t get dizzy!).

• Do not allow players to stand side by side and not recover! (Trust me they will try!).

• The volleyer learns to control the placement and speed of the ball.