Next Level 400 Series

Thank you for attending Lesson 7 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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Dinking Strategies

Methodical Approach

• Higher percentage

• Pick them apart, move them around

• Look to go behind –  it doesn’t have to be powerful- dink 1-2 feet behind their feet

Chaos Approach

• • Riskier

  • Buckshot placement – make them scramble

 

Target Cones Drill 

Part #1: Cross Court

• Set up cones on diagonal with cross court partner with ball on top of cones

• 1 Player is working on targeting cones and knocking balls off the cones

• 1 Player is working on footwork

• 2-3 min rounds then switch jobs

Part #2:  Down the Line

• Set up cones straight on partner with ball on top of cones

• 1 Player is working on targeting cones and knocking balls off the cones

• 2-3 min rounds then switch jobs

• Watch this video from Pro Suzee Anderson - Click Here for Video

 

Opponents are Playing Keep Away

• Not getting the ball

  • Make their target space smaller by scooting over

  • Remember that inserting yourself is more often then not going to be a dink/reset not an attack

  • Watch paddle faces so you don’t get burned behind

• Only one hitting the ball

  • Mix up your dinks

  • Try not to go super steep cross court if your partner has scooted over

  • Inside foot of opponents is a good spot