
Next Level 350 Series
Next Level 350 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!
Block Mechanic
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Soft Hand and body
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No sharp angles or straight lines
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Contact out in front
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Weight forward and fluid
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Like you have a fishing net that you are just going to catch the ball in- no chop, no punch just paddle/net out there to catch the ball in net
Feed and Block Drill
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Players straight on at the NVZ
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1 player feeds a firm ball at body of partner
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Partner must block ball back into NVZ focusing on form
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COMPETITION ROUND
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Players take 1 min rounds and see how many feeds they can reset into the NVZ
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The Slap: 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
Triple Threat at the Net Drill
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Partner Feeds 3 balls to hitting player
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1 Block
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1 Punch
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1 Slap
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Set out targets down the line to aim at