Drill Tag: Defense
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Reset to Advance
Absorb pressure with a soft reset and advance only when the reset lands low enough to reduce the next attack.
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Lob Practice Drill (Partner Retreat & Recover)
To practice executing effective lobs and for the partner to practice retreating to retrieve lobs and then working their way…
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Terminator Drill (Advanced Partner Drill)
An advanced partner drill designed to simulate attacking a high, weak feed (akin to a poor return or a pop-up),…
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Attack and Defend Drill
To simulate real game scenarios by having players alternate between offensive and defensive positions, working on smooth transitions between attacking…
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Punch and Block Volley Drill
To teach players the critical skill of discerning when to use an offensive punch volley (typically for higher balls) versus…
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Lightning: Quick Hands at the Kitchen Line
To sharpen hand-eye coordination and dramatically improve reaction time for the rapid exchanges, commonly known as “hands battles,” that occur…