Players volley co-operatively to each other but with their non racket hand behind their back at all times.
For larger groups this drill can be done in groups of four players with one ball moved around between the 2 pairs.
This drill helps players to turn their shoulders on the volley, rather than just their arms, and for players with double handed backhands to develop the one handed backhand volley.
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