2v1 At Net

Aim: To improve net shots and footwork.

How: Player 1 starts with a shuttle ready to hit a short serve. Player 2 waits to receive the serve and player 3 stands on the service line next to player 2 but on the other side of the center line.

Player 1 hits a short serve and player 2 plays a cross court net shot. Player 1 then reaches and returns this with a down the line net shot to player 3 who then hits a cross court net shot. Player 1 must move across again and return the shuttle to player 2 and the drill is repeated until a player misses a shot.

Swap roles and repeat the drill.

Progressions:

Hit backhand net shots
Allow players 2 and 3 to hit the net shots either cross court or down the line to keep player 1 guessing.

Coaching Points:

Make sure grip, footwork and swing are correct.
Keep the serves low and short
Try and keep net shots inside the short service line and close to the top of the net.

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