Type:
Singles/doubles Category: Doubles/volley
Levels: Intermediate/adv. Time/players: 10 minutes/1-6
Description and goals:
Drill designed for low volley practice and closing to finish the point.
Organization:
Teams A and B start opposite each other on the service lines. Coach starts 2 meters (6 feet) behind the "T" on the side of team B. Coach feeds the ball, below the net to team A. All four players should close toward net as shots allow. Point is played out and score kept to 5 points. If team A wins, they stay for another game with team C. If team B wins, they replace team A opposite the coach and play team C. Variations: Have team B start on the baseline. Do it for singles with player B on the baseline and player A hitting low volleys.
Key points:
Cannot hit a winner off the feed. Make competitive with goal to win four consecutive games.
