Level: 3.0 and above Objective: Improve half-volley technique and ball control in small court spaces SetupPlayers: Minimum 4 (2 champions, rest are challengers) Court: Half-court (split left and right, with a separate rally on each side) InstructionsStarting Position: Champions stand on one side, challengers on the other. Serve: Challengers serve a soft second serve straight ahead to the champions. Half-Volley: Champions must return the serve as a half-volley, and the point is played out. Faulted Serve: If a server faults, they immediately lose the point and rotate out with another challenger ("lose and cruise"). Winning Objective: Champions aim to keep their position by winning points, while challengers attempt to win their spot. VariationsVariation 1: Champions start in no-manâs land (between the baseline and the net). Variation 2: If a server hits too hard (like a first serve), champions can let it go. If the ball hits the back curtain before the second bounce, the server loses the point.
Key Learning Points:Half-Volley Technique: Practice ball control immediately after the bounce. Footwork: Champions need to quickly position and stabilize for the half-volley. compact preparation Split step as the opponent hits Stay low Feet shoulder-width apart
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