Player starts half way between baseline and service line. Hits 8 shots :
1/5 defence FH
2/6 volley/dvolley BH angle if close to the net
3/7 def. BH
4/8 volley/dvolley FH
2 players rotate after 8 shots, other 2 doing footwork drill. after 2 sets change.
- emphasize hitting volley above net height and as close to the net as possible to increase angle opportunity
- power step on volley
- execute depth on defense
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