
Next Level 300 Series
Next Level 300 Series Lesson #9
Thank you for attending Lesson 9 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 5-6 feet away from a wall
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Hit volleys against wall focusing on good athletic stance and contact out in front
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1 min forehand only
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1 min backhand only
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1 min alternating forehand and backhand
Broken Up Bowtie Drill
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Part 1- Players volley straight on- forehand to backhand
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Part 2- Players volley cross court – backhand to backhand
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Part 3- Players volley straight on – backhand to forehand on the opposite side from round 1
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Part 4- Players volley cross court – forehand to forehand
How to Run Down a Lob
Watch this video from Pro Suzee Anderson on how to run down a lob: Click Here for Video