Next Level 350 Series
Thank you for attending Lesson 12 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: Punch Volley
- Contact Point: Out in front. Push fwd through ball with guiding motion.
- Weight Transfer: Allow weight to flow into your shot.
- Body Positioning: Good Ready Position
- Hands: Continental grip with medium strength.
- Swing: Follow through pointing your paddle out in front where you placed the ball. Do not over follow through-keep it compact and out in front.
Skill: Blocking
- Contact Point: Don't get too close to the body.
- Weight Transfer: Allow weight to flow into your shot. Don’t lock your weight down like a brick wall.
- Body Positioning: Good Ready Position: elbows out in front of body, Paddle up!
- Hands: Soft hands and wrist to provide shock absorber for ball.
- Swing: Just hold your paddle still and let it do the work. Do not chop at the ball or go out to meet the ball in front like a punch.
Drill: Block Volley Alternator
- Players set up straight on at NVZ.
- 1 player is cooperatively hitting regular volleys.
- Opponent is alternating between block and volley.
- Focus is to feel the difference in each and be able to switch at will.
