Training /  Pairs - Volleying for Intermediates 2 (40mins)

An intermediate pairs volleying session focusing on conditioned games, designed to supplement the Nick Matthew 'Guide to Volleying Series - Part 2' playlist. Check out the blog and playlist for more info, and use this session to help put it into practice

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  • Deep game above the service line

    • Description:

      The nature of this condition game brings in a lot of opportunities to volley and practise this skill. Here players need to be able to collect a volley and keep it high on the front wall as getting it past the short line is essential

    • Exercise Notes:Play first to 15-points

    • Minutes on exercise:10:00

  • Deep game with the option to straight volley drop

    • Description:

      A natural progression to the previous condition, players are looking to volley more now as this will allow them the option of having the option to take the ball in short. Choose appropriate times to use the straight volley drop

    • Exercise Notes:Play first to 15-points

    • Minutes on exercise:10:00

  • Deep game

    • Description:

      This game is a deep game BUT with the ADDITION of a point every time you execute a volley. Each rally could be worth several points so look to get forward, hunt the volley and accumulate lots of points

    • Exercise Notes:Play first to 30-points

    • Minutes on exercise:10:00

  • Shoe game with the targets at the front

    • Description:

      Normal game but players that hit the shoes target (or in front) with a VOLLEY get 3 bonus points. The aim is for the players to attempt to use the volley as much as possible to aim for the targets and become proficient in this skill

    • Exercise Notes:Play first to 15-points

    • Minutes on exercise:10:00