Type:
Doubles Category: Lob/overhead/volley
Levels: Intermediate/adv. Time/players: 15 minutes/1-6
Description and goals:
A drill to recognize when to hit an offensive or defensive lob. The goal is to take the net away from the other team.
Organization:
Two players start at net and two in one corner at baseline. The pro stands off the court to one side. Pro feeds a ball to the two baseline players as they move across the baseline as a team. The first player hits an offensive or defensive lob based on the feed. Play point out and feed second ball to other baseline player. Keep score. Variations: Volleyers start with racquet on net or lob winner is double the points.
Key points:
Important to vary the feeds to see both offensive and defensive lobs attempted.
