Objective: Rebuild from the core — evaluate players’ strengths/weaknesses, refine technique, and identify habits to fix.
1. Warm-Up (10 min)
• Cooperative crosscourt dinks
• Deep baseline rally warm-up (forehand/backhand)
• Serve & return ladder warm-up (short, medium, deep)
2. Skill Assessment (15 min)
• Rally consistency test: 10+ dinks, 10+ baseline rallies
• Serve accuracy test (target zones)
• Drop shot consistency (landing in NVZ area)
• Observe footwork and recovery habits
3. Technique Refinement (25 min)
• Paddle position control (attack vs neutral vs defense)
• Short resets and soft blocks under pressure
• Transition movement (split-step timing and spacing)
4. Advanced Fundamentals (20 min)
• 3rd shot drops from both wings
• Dink depth control & purposeful placement
• Volley punch vs block differentiation
5. Game Play (15–20 min)
• Cooperative point rallies to 11 focusing on consistency
Objective: Compete like a 4.0 — build tactical depth, anticipation, and composure under match stress.
1. Warm-Up (10 min)
• Purposeful warm-up: focus on rhythm and accuracy
• Serve + 3rd shot + transition flow (realistic rally simulation)
2. Tactical Development (25–30 min)
• Pattern play:
• “Drop → Dink → Attack” vs “Drive → Block → Counter”
• Shot anticipation: reading paddle angle and opponent tendencies
• Poaching setups: signals, timing, and fake poach drills
• Speed-up strategy: attack zones (shoulder, hip, paddle-side)
3. Match Simulation (25–30 min)
• Play structured games with specific focuses (e.g., only drops allowed on 3rd shot)
• Competitive scoring but with coached interruptions for feedback
• Rotate partners for adaptability
4. Mental & Physical Focus (15–20 min)
• Handling pressure (breathe, slow between points)
• Body recovery between rallies (paddle down, eyes up)
• Controlled aggression vs forced shots
5. Tournament-Style Drills & Games
• Race to 5 games for intensity
• King of the Court (Advanced) – emphasis on efficiency
• Pressure drills: start 0–8 down and work to come back
Objective: Develop doubles movement, smart shot selection, and composure in competitive play.
4:
Resetting Under Pressure
“Drive-Reset” progression drill, transition zone ladder
5:
Attacking from NVZ
Dink-to-speed-up recognition, counter-attack drills
6:
Volleys, Blocks & Reaction Time
Reflex volleys, paddle-up speed drills
7:
Defensive Mastery
Lob retrieval, midcourt resets, counter-drives
8:
Stacking & Partner Positioning
Stacking formations, shift drills, right/left-side roles
9:
Serve & Return Patterns
Inside-out returns, deep middle targets, spin control
10:
Competitive Mindset & Point Construction
3-ball, 5-ball, 7-ball rally pattern play with purpose
Objective: Improve control, spin, and decision-making through accuracy-based drills and pattern play.
1. Warm-Up (10 min)
• Crosscourt dink with depth targets
• Serve/return + advance to NVZ footwork pattern
2. Serve & Return Variability (20 min)
• Serve with spin and depth
• Return targets (deep middle, deep corner)
• “Serve & split-step” timing drill
3. Third Shot Drop Mastery (25 min)
• Third-shot drop vs drive decision training
• “Drop or Drive” drill — coach feeds different balls
• Ladder progression: baseline → transition → NVZ
4. Dinking Strategy (20 min)
• Crosscourt dink rallies (8+ balls before attack allowed)
• “Dink to change direction” drills (control risk shots)
• Add pressure with time limits or scoring
5. Game Play (10–15 min)
• Half-court games emphasizing 3rd shot choices