*Mini-goals are needed*
A: The player recieves the ball by chipping it over the plank infront of them then performs a upright backhand.
B: The player will lift the ball over two planks then hit the ball into the goal with an upright backhand.
C: The player will be passed a bouncing ball which they must hit on with an upright backhand.
Try to get the players to hit these on the (half)volley.
(No progrssion needed)
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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