The player performs explosive jumps with minimal break time between repetitions.
In this drill, the player works on strengthening legs and improving explosiveness. Successful doubles play demands coming to the net and putting a lot of effort on legs so players have to be prepared for these requirements by doing specific fitness exercises. To make this drill even more effective, players should try to get as low as possible before each jump.
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