Next Level 400 Series

Thank you for attending Lesson 3 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: Counter Attack

  • Weight Transfer: Allow weight to flow into shot.
  • Body Positioning: Prep is key-Good ready position watching for the attackable ball coming at you.
  • Swing: Accelerate through the ball. Finish out in front ready for the next shot to come at you.
  • Mental: Assume everything can be sped up and be pleasantly surprised if they keep it slow.

Drill: Volley Cooperative Acceleration

  • Players stand straight on at the NVZ Engage in a cooperative volley rally.
    Begin slow, find a good groove and then start to accelerate the rally still trying to maintain control.

Drill: Skinny Mini Singles

  • Focus on attacking and counter attacking
  • Make them uncomfortable and they cannot beat you up
  • Do this straight on - games to 11 win by 2 possession scoring

 

Skill: Picking A Fight

  • Rules for Speeding up a Ball Player MUST be balanced AND in position to pick a fight.
  • Assume all balls will be counterattacked. Be ready for the fight.
 

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