Next Level 350 Series
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 3 month rotation.
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Here are your notes and homework from class. Keep practicing to solidify all you learned.
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Looking forward to seeing you next week!
Notes & Homework
Skill: Changing Direction of the Ball
- Defensive:
- If your toes turn to the outside - reset in front of you.
- Don't Change from cross court if you are given a lot of pace and spin. Ā
- Offensive:
- Open court down the line - burn them!
- Attackable ball - hit at opponent straight on from you.
Drill: Ā Corner to Corner
- Players at NVZ with 2 on one side and 1 on other.
- 4th player waits out for 2 rallies and observes.
- Single player must alternate dinks between the 2 opposing players.
- Rally ends when ball is dead, single player hits 2x in a row to same player, or when 13 touches reached.
- Play one rally with single player on even side and one rally with single player on odd side. Then rotate waiting player in and repeat.
Skill: ATP
- Contact Point: Wait for ball to drop. Lower contact better.
- Body Positioning: Move quickly and get to the ball in time.
- Swing: Donā€™t overhit this-easy to hit it long.
- Targets: Go for opponent's feet or low and mid court.
- Defending the ATP: Prep paddle low and out in front of you. Move back and to the sideline to defend.
