S6) distraction game

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DESCRIPTION

Level: 3.0 & Higher

Objective: To build focus and consistency under visual distraction on the court.

Setup

  • Players: 4 players, split into two groups
  • Players 1 & 2 (Blue): Baseline rally
  • Players 3 & 4 (Red): Cross-court volley-volley from doubles sideline to doubles sideline
  • Court Positioning: Players 1 and 2 rally from the baseline, while players 3 and 4 stand at the net, volleying cross-court over the same court.

Instructions

  1. Drill Objective:
  • Players 1 & 2 try to maintain a consistent baseline rally, focusing only on their ball and avoiding distraction from Players 3 & 4.
  • This setup requires baseline players to sustain their rally despite the visual interference from the net players.
  1. Gameplay:
  • Players 1 & 2 rally from the baseline, attempting to keep the ball in play as long as possible.
  • Players 3 & 4 volley back and forth across the court from doubles sideline to sideline, adding a layer of distraction for the baseline rally.
  1. Rotation:
  • After a few minutes, all players rotate one position to the right, so each player experiences both the baseline and net roles.
  • The pair with the longest sustained baseline rally wins the round.

Variation

  • Net Player Joins Rally: Player 2 moves up to the net to rally with Player 1 at the baseline. Players 3 & 4 continue volleying across the court, creating a focus challenge for the baseline rally.

COACHING POINTS

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