Next Level 350 Series
Thank you for attending Lesson 11 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 3 month rotation.
Here are your notes and homework from class. Keep practicing to solidify all you learned.
Looking forward to seeing you next week!
Notes & Homework
Skill: Serve Strategy
- Emphasis first is depth to make returns harder for opponents.
- Best placement for serves are at backhands or at the body.
- Backhands are typically weaker.
- At the body will either jam them up or force them to run around and hit a forehand. Often resulting in a weaker return.
Drill: Side to Side Serves
- Divide the service box into 2 Halves (FH/BH sides) with cones.
- Players set up cross court from each other on the baselines.
- Receiving player holds paddle up on either the forehand or backhand side to distinguish the target for the server.
- Serving partner targets the side determined by receiver.
- Alternate serving and calling target each time.
Skill: Return of Serve Strategy
- Emphasis should first start with return depth to prevent drives and keep opponents pushed back.
- Best placement for return of serves are down the line or in the middle.
- Middle causes confusion but is also more favorable to the hard hitters that drive the 3rd ball.
- Down the line is most offensive but also hardest to hit with accuracy.
