Volley Drill #7 – On Top Of The Net
Even the best doubles players can benefit from making their hands just a little faster, and this one will help you do that.
- 2 Players
- Intermediate
- Medium
- Rally
Workout Evaluation
Player Level
Intermediate
Difficulty
Medium
Number of Players
2 Players
Workout Duration
1-2m
Stroke
Volley
Drill Type
Rally
Step-By-Step
This drill is one of my favorites because of how challenging it is. Even the best doubles players can benefit from making their hands just a little faster, and this one will help you do that.
For the “On Top of the Net Drill,” one player will be on the baseline while the other is only inches from the net. The goal of this is NOT to have long rallies and find rhythm. You really shouldn’t expect to make more than 3 or 4 balls in a row, or else you are not doing the drill correctly.
Key Points to Remember:
- Keep your hands up. If you drop your hands, you won’t have time to get them back up.
- Keep the swing compact.
- Meet the ball out front as much as possible.
- Don’t let the ball move you. Be a wall and resist against the power of the baseliner’s shot.
- Depth doesn’t matter. All that matters is you are sticking the volley back and you are making the ball with force behind it.
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