Attacking Drills

This drill trains players to alternate between defensive recovery shots and aggressive attacking shots. By mixing deep defensive feeds with shorter attacking feeds, players learn how to adjust their positioning, footwork, and shot selection depending on the situation. Practicing this sequence builds the ability to transition quickly from defense to offense, a skill that can surprise opponents and shift momentum in a match. The alternating pattern also reinforces balance, awareness, and tactical discipline.

Setup

• The coach positions at the service line to feed balls
• The player starts on the opposite side of the court, ready at the baseline
• Feeds are delivered alternately deep and short

Rules & Objectives

• Coach feeds a deep ball to either side
• Player retreats, staying balanced while facing the net, and hits a defensive shot high and deep
• Coach feeds a short ball to the deuce side
• Player moves forward and attacks aggressively down the line
• Coach feeds another deep ball to the opposite side
• Player backpedals to defend with another high, deep shot
• Coach feeds the final ball to the outside
• Player steps in and drives an aggressive attacking shot down the line

Repetition

• Continue the four-ball sequence for multiple rounds
• Coaches may vary feed direction or add pace to challenge decision-making

Coaching Points

• Teaches players to balance defense and offense
• Builds awareness of when to play safe versus when to attack
• Improves footwork and adaptability under changing ball positions
• Strengthens tactical confidence in match play

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