Next Level 400 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.
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: Topspin Groundstrokes
- Weight Transfer: Load and rotate. Extending forward through the ball.
- Body Positioning: Don't let shoulders go up and down. Stay Low
- Hands: Reach forward with non paddle hand on forehand. Use a laid back wrist and eastern.
- Swing: Short Backswing. Swing plane to the side to initiate kinetic chain. Utilize a low to high swing plane like drawing a Nike swoosh in the air.
Drill: Ground Stroke Box Drill
- Players stand at baselines across from each other at the end of the lane they have built with cones.
- Players hit cooperative ground strokes getting a point for each time they hit the channel and -1 point for each time they miss.
- Set a number you have to get to first to beat your partner.
Skill: Counter Attacking the Drive
- Slow down the last 3 ft of transition like soft close drawer on a cabinet.
- Give yourself space to load forward and swing to counter the drive.
Game Play Focus for the Week
- Accuracy on your returns and drives!
- Look to counter attack drives when possible.
- Be observant and collect data when you are getting beat and make adjustments.
