Next Level 350 Series

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!

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Block Mechanic

• Soft Hand and body

• No sharp angles or straight lines

• Contact out in front

• Weight forward and fluid

• 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

• Players straight on at the NVZ

• 1 player feeds a firm ball at body of partner

• Partner must block ball back into NVZ focusing on form

• COMPETITION ROUND

  • Players take 1 min rounds and see how many feeds they can reset into the NVZ

 

The Slap: High Volley Mechanic

• Short to no Backswing

• Prep -PAUSE and wait for ball to get to you – Slap down on ball

• CONTACT POINT is key

  • Too early = in the net

  • Too late (big backswing) = sailing long

• On forehands reach up with non paddle hand to promote shoulder rotation

• This shot uses your weight transfer and body rotation to create power safely

  

Triple Threat at the Net Drill

• Partner Feeds 3 balls to hitting player

• 1 Block

• 1 Punch

• 1 Slap

• Set out targets down the line to aim at