2 players stand in services boxes hitting volleys to each other. Play a continuous rally, counting to try to make 50 shots in a row. If they miss or the ball bounces before a shot then they have to start again at 0.
Coaching points
Racquet control
Push through racquet
Small movements with the racquet head, less is more
Any large movements from the legs, outside leg (one towards the direction the player will move) goes first after ready position
Try to keep the ball level
Recover the position to straight on after every ball
Watch the ball to help get into position
Use the split step
Mix forehands and backhands
Trains resilience - if a player misses a shot then they need to focus on the next ball
Count out loud- every ball means something
Progression
Only allow the players to use one side of the court- so that their volleys need to be more precise.
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