Next Level 250 Series

Next Level 250 Series Lesson #6

Thank you for attending Lesson 6 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!

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Serve Mechanic

• Soft loose grip and arm

• Contact point out in front low by your knee

• Weight transfers forward into non paddle leg in front

• Front shoulder and hip are positioned towards your target- follow through pointing at your target

Return of Serve Mechanic

• Turn sideways and load forward on front leg

• Short Backswing- paddle butt to back hip

• Contact point out in front 12″ in front of your front leg

• Weight transfers forward into front leg

• Swing plane is to the side of your body with extended arm- not a pendulum swing

Deep Serve Collector Drill

• Place cone dividing service box into 2 depths

• Players serve partner to partner seeing who can get the most deep serves

• 1 min rounds- both on odd and even sides

Serve/Return Practice

• Grab a Partner and Serve and Return to each other

• Practice hitting them deep and accurate

• Use targets if needed for motivation on returns of serve