
Next Level 300 Series
Next Level 300 Series Lesson #1
Thank you for attending Lesson 1 of our 12 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!
Punch Volley Mechanic
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Good ready position with paddle out in front and elbow in front of torso
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Soft Hand, Soft Stable Wrist, Soft Body = Don’t lock your weight down – Feel the Flow
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Contact point out in front about 12″ in front of your toes
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No big backswing – just turn and punch
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Balls coming straight at your body are a backhand volley
Volleys In & Out Drill
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Part #1 – focus is on fast hands: start with both players standing 1 foot inside the kitchen (NVZ). Hit controlled cooperative volleys back and forth
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Part #2 – focus is on timing and contact point: Players step behind the kitchen (NVZ) line and continue controlled cooperative volleys.
High Volley Mechanic
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Short to no Backswing
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Prep -PAUSE and wait for ball to get to you – Slap down on ball
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CONTACT POINT is key
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Too early = in the net
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Too late (big backswing) = sailing long
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On forehands reach up with non paddle hand to promote shoulder rotation
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This shot uses your weight transfer and body rotation to create power safely
Toss & Attack Drill
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Players Toss the ball to partner who attacks with focus on timing with contact point
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Feeders stand close to basket at T of NVZ to allow room to hit down the line
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Balls ideally fed shoulder height
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1 min forehand feed
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1 min backhand feed