Next Level 400 Series
Thank you for attending Lesson 4 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: Serve Strategy
- Emphasis first is depth to make returns harder for opponents.
- Best placement for serves are at backhands or at the body. Backhands are typically weaker.
- At the body will either jam them up or force them to run around and hit a forehand. Often resulting in a weaker return.
Drill:Â Side to Side Serves
- Divide the service box into 2 Halves (FH/BH sides) with cones.
- Players set up cross court from each other on the baselines.
- Receiving player holds paddle up on either the forehand or backhand side to distinguish the target for the server.
- Serving partner targets the side determined by receiver.
- Alternate serving and calling target each time.
Skill: Setting Up A Poach
- Set UpÂ
- Hit cross court in front of partner - Be aware of going too wide so you don't set up a down the line passing shot
- PoachÂ
- Leave as soon as you know you are not taking the 3rd ball - Look to cut ball off at a diagonal to use weight transfer - Stay in the fight once you start it
Drill:Â Capture the Net
- 2 players at NVZ and 2 at the baseline.
- NVZ players feed a ball crosscourt to baseline players.
- Baseline players make 3rd shot choice and play out the point. Looking for the poach!
