The player starts on the service line and is fed 3 balls in a row at different heights to the backhand side. The player must execute a backhand volley from each of these feeds.
Being able to hit successful volleys from different points of contact is a crucial skill for any net player. Many coaches feed the same ball while working with players and they make them improve only in one specific situation. This drill is a good opportunity to observe players facing balls at different height, and this is something that should be incorporated into all drills.
"It is not only useful for staff who are experienced but a valuable tool for those subject staff who have to take teams."
The variety of sessions across sports - sometimes we steal session ideas from one sport and use them with another.
As we enter the business end of the competition, we take a look at the remaining eight teams and the key talking points surrounding each side.