Type:
Doubles Category: Doubles/passing/volley
Levels: Intermediate/adv. Time/players: 15 minutes/1-8
Description and goals:
A drill that will work on moving forward to attack an approach shot and look for the volley. The opposing team will work on getting in position to make their best passing shot. There is no lob allowed in this drill, encouraging close net play and aggressive passing shots.
Organization:
All players start at the baseline in a doubles formation. Player A feeds the first shot that must land in either service box. If he fails to get the ball in the service box his team is out and the new team comes forward. Players C and D will receive the short ball, attack the net as a team, and play out the point. You can knock out defending team by either hitting a clean winner or winning a total of 3 points. Rotate players from deuce to ad side with new player on the deuce side. Variations: Alternate feed from team to team so all teams get to attack. Allow team that loses the point to be attacking team in next point. Rotate as a team.
Key points:
Focus on making good approach shots and working together as a team. Defending team should focus on hitting good passing shots and keeping the ball low at attacking team's feet.
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