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Alternating team singles
prepared by Brett Hobden, USPTA

 

Type: Singles Category: Conditioning/strategy/tactics

Levels: Intermediate/advanced Time/players: 15 minutes/1-8

Description and goals:

Creating teamwork and anticipating your teammate's shots so that your team can win the most points.

Organization:

Players on each side will alternate hitting a shot. The next player in line will have to run in to play the next shot. Players must pay attention to the situation and anticipate the shot from their teammate and the opponent. The point continues until either a winner or error is made. Variations: Teams can only earn points with a winner. Teams must win points at the net.

Key points:

Focus on reading the situation and adjusting your shots and position accordingly.

 
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