This drill allows individual athletes to compete against each other in a normal game setting. Additionally, each athlete knows that they will be receiving consecutive serves until they loose the rally so this drill contains a different element of challenge and pressure than a normal game.
Set up
# of players : 4-8 players
Ideal : 6 players
Equipment : 2 balls +
Average duration : 25-35 minutes
Description
- In this drill normal game rule apply except each athlete gets served continuously until their team looses the rally.
- The serve then goes to athlete number 2 until they loose the rally etc.
- Athletes add to their score each time the opportunity to score off the serve comes round to them.
- Missed serves count as points for receivers. First athlete to 15 wins the game – make sure each athlete gets an equal number of opportunities to score.
Variations
- Switch teams
- Left and right
- Switch sides
Progression
- You could specify that athletes get 2 points if they score with a particular type of shot.
- If missed serves do not count as a point for the receiver the game will be harder and will take longer to finish.
Key points
- Athletes must focus on one play at a time.
- Athletes who have received several serves in a row must focus on maintaining correct technique when they start to get tired otherwise errors will creep in.
- Athletes must learn to deal with a different element of pressure that comes with knowing that you are receiving repeated serves.