Next Level 250 Series

Thank you for attending Lesson 1 of our 8 week Training Series! Please note that lessons do not have to be taken in numerical order. You are welcome to start anytime during the 2 month rotation.

 

Here are your notes and homework from class. Keep practicing to solidify all you learned.

 

Looking forward to seeing you next week!

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Ready Position

• Athletic stance

  • Feet shoulder width apart

  • Light bend in the knees

  • Slight hinge forward from the hips- don’t get chest facing the ground

• Square up to the ball – Point your body, toes and paddle wherever the ball is

• Paddle Up!

  • Out in front of sternum with elbow out in front of your body

 

Watch this video from Pro Suzee Anderson to practice this technique:  Click for Video

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Punch Volley Mechanic

• Good ready position with paddle out in front and elbow in front of torso

• Soft Hand, Soft Stable Wrist, Soft Body = Don’t lock your weight down – Feel the Flow

• Contact point out in front about 12″ in front of your toes

• No big backswing – just turn and punch

• Balls coming straight at your body are a backhand volley

 

Wall Volley Drill

• Stand in front of a wall about 5-6 ft away

• Start controlled volleys against the wall

• Part 1- forehands only

• Part 2- backhands only

• Part 3 – variety with forehand or backhand

• See how many you can get in a row without messing up