Attacking · Beginner
Shot Practice
This drill works on reinforcing the correct angle of approach to the attack and additionally this drill helps to develop good arm and hand positioning for the spike.
How to run it
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The athlete faces the direction of a regular spike approach. This is on a slight angle (facing the cross court corner) for a right-hander on the left side and closer to straight on for a right- hander on the right side. The opposite applies for a left-handed attacker. The athlete then tosses the ball up in front of them and with a high arm swing and staying on the ground plays either a soft shot to any one of the areas outlined by the coach. The number of repetitions that the athlete completes along with the positions will be dependent on the objectives of the training and what shots the athlete needs to refine. Despite some advanced players specializing in playing one particular side of the court an athlete should make sure they practice soft shots from both sides of the court. It may be beneficial for the athlete to play one hard attack in between each soft shot to reinforce the maintenance of a high arm.
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Coach emphasis: When a right-handed athlete is attacking from the
Why we run it
This drill works on reinforcing the correct angle of approach to the attack and additionally this drill helps to develop good arm and hand positioning for the spike.
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