Ball Machines – Using them for Singles Practice

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Ball machines are great for practicing your singles shots – if positioned correctly.
5 things NOT to do when using a ball machine:

Do not place the ball machine only on the baseline in the center of the court
Do not have the ball machine oscillate only from deuce court to ad court
Do not use the ball machine [...]

Ball Machines – Using them for Doubles Practice

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Ball machines are great for practicing your doubles shots – if positioned correctly.
5 things NOT to do when using a ball machine:

Do not place the ball machine on the baseline in the center of the court
Do not have the ball machine oscillate from deuce court to ad court
Do not use the ball machine to practice [...]

Serve and Volley or Rush and Crush Formations

Monday, February 16th, 2009

These players love to get to the net at any cost, hit strong volley winners and overheads. Don’t be afraid of the charging team.
Reasons for the serving team to use this formation:
1. The serving team is both good volleyers.
2. The serving team has good overheads and likes to intimidate the other team.
3. The serving team likes pace or [...]

Modified “I” and “I” Formations

Monday, January 5th, 2009

These players like variety and want to get into your head. They like to volley and want to distract you. This formation can be use by the serving team on every point as well as by the receiving team.
Don’t be afraid – pick a target and go for it.
Reasons for the serving team to [...]