
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
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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
Volley Grinder Drill
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Stand straight across the net from your partner
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Start a cooperative volley rally
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Count how many in a row you can volley without messing up
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Keep trying to improve your highest rally count!
Ready Position & Paddle Up!
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Athletic stance
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Feet shoulder width apart
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Light bend in the knees
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Slight hinge forward from the hips- don’t get chest facing the ground
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Square up to the ball
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Paddle Up!
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Out in front of sternum with elbow out in front of your body
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Watch this video from Pro Suzee Anderson about ready position: Click Here for Video