Next Level 250 Series

Next Level 250 Series Lesson #5

Thank you for attending Lesson 5 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!

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

Volley Grinder Drill

• Stand straight across the net from your partner

• Start a cooperative volley rally

• Count how many in a row you can volley without messing up

• Keep trying to improve your highest rally count!

Ready Position & Paddle Up!

• 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

• Paddle Up!

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

Watch this video from Pro Suzee Anderson about ready position:  Click Here for Video

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