Players set in the positions shown.
After a point is played out they rotate to a new position in the triangle.
Although this drill works great with 6 it could be adaptaed to between 5-10 players
Choose a score to play to and then change sides so each team recieves the feed
Feeds should happen quickly so the players are in motion rather than stationary to start the point.
2 feeding paths are shown:
down the line, will work on a running groundstroke
Cross court will allow the net player the option to poach the feed.
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