
Next Level 300 Series
Next Level 300 Series Lesson #5
Thank you for attending Lesson 5 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!
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
Wall Volley Drill
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Stand in front of a wall about 5-6 feet away
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1 min forehand volleys only against the wall
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1 min backhand volleys only against the wall
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1 min alternating forehand and backhand against the wall
Overhead Mechanic
watch this video from our Pro Suzee Anderson about hitting overheads: Click Here for Video
Partner Feed Overhead Drill
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1 player at the Non Volley Zone and 1 Player mid court and off to the side to allow hitting path
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Mid Court Player tosses or hits a lob to Non Volley Zone Player
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NVZ Player hits overhead smash
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Make it harder by setting out targets