Coach stands at the net with the player stood on the baseline.
Coach and player rally together with volleys through the center of the court. The player should move forward after every shot.
When the player reaches the net, he/she then moves back after every shot until they are at the start position.
By getting your player to incorporate good footwork, consistency, placement and control this exercise will boost your players to all these disciplines at the same time.
For more advanced players, coach can modify the exercise by changing directions or hitting more challenging balls.
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