Cones are set in the deuce corner, whilst the player stands at the net. The coach feeds random balls, with the player hitting a volley/overhead to the deuce side.
Confidence comes from successful repeptition so practicing variety of net game skills is a necessity to play well during the match. Being able to effectively execute volleys and overheads is a priority to become a successful net player.
In this drill, the player works on placement with volleys and overhead. Random feeding makes the drill unpredictable so the player has to constantly adapt to the new situation. Deep zone is a visual target that is immediately giving the feedback to the player.
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