Next Level 350 Series
Thank you for attending Lesson 2 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: Offensive Drop Shot
- Contact Point: Contact Point out in front. Push forward through the ball.
- Weight Transfer: Weight transfer focusing on forward and low.
- Hands: Soft relaxed hand, lay back wrist.
- Swing: Smooth, slow, even swing tempo. Follow through pointing out in front.
- Emphasis on forward and low with swing and weight transfer. Place this cross court.
Drill:Â 2 Drops & Attack - Self Feed
- Target Rings cross court at NVL and 1 in the middle of the court.
- Players set up at baseline with 3 balls in hand. Self feed 2 forehand drop shots hit cross court - moving forward through each shot.
- Self feed swing volley attack to hit up the middle as third shot.
- Important to feel the fluidity as you complete these shots moving forward.
Drill: Â Drop & Roll
- Place 3 cones in transition zone with balls on top of them.
- Players stand straight on, 1 at NVZ and 1 at baseline.
- NVZ player initiates feed to baseline player to hit a drop shot.
- NVZ player is aiming for target cones while baseline player is staying back and hitting drop shots. Improves ability to keep opponents back with good 4th shot rolls.
- Improves accuracy and consistency with drop shots and 4th shots.
Skill: Transition Zone Defense
- Contact Point: Out in front, approx 12-15” in front of toes.
- Weight Transfer: Allow weight to flow into your shot. Push the ball forward with weight.
- Body Positioning: Stagger your feet to allow ability to transfer weight.
- Hands: Soft hands and wrist to provide shock absorber for ball.
- Swing: Push forward through this ball. Do not swing up at it.
