Unit 2: Mastering the Back Glass and Transition Techniques
Week 1: Fundamental Back Glass Techniques
- Forehand & Backhand Slice: Introduction to slicing techniques for strategic play.
- Rally Baseline: Practice consistent baseline rallies to build stamina and precision.
- Forehand & Backhand Back Glass Technique: Focus on following the ball to the contact point for effective back glass shots.
- High Volley Forehand & Backhand: Learn the dynamics of executing high volleys from both sides.
Week 2: Advanced Serve Return and Volley Control
- Forehand & Backhand Return of Serve: Mastering the return with trajectory planning towards the side glass.
- Forehand & Backhand Back Glass Play: Enhance control with shorter backswings and early trajectory adjustments.
- Volley Control: Develop precision in your volley shots for better court control.
Week 3: Combining Rally and Volley Transitions
- Rally Baseline Progression: Build on baseline rally techniques with enhanced focus on footwork.
- Back Glass Techniques (Trajectory 3 & 4): Improve footwork and ball tracking on diverse back glass shots.
- Back Glass to Volley Transition: Seamless transition techniques from back glass defense to offensive volleys.
- Approach Volley: Techniques to approach and execute effective volleys.
Week 4: Complex Back Glass Plays
- Back Glass Play (Trajectory 5 & 6): Learn to read complex trajectories especially double glass scenarios, focusing on ball movement.
- Serve Approach and Volley Control: Integrate serving with volley control for strategic play setups.
- Overhead Introduction: Begin mastering the overhead shots for defensive and offensive switches.
Week 5: Lobs and Overhead Back Glass
- Forehand & Backhand Lob Introduction: Techniques for executing effective lobs.
- Back Glass Overhead (Bajada): Advanced technique focusing on early backswings and positioning.
- Backward Movement Transition: Improve movement for better positioning and defense.
Week 6: Revision and Course Completion
- Flat Smash Revision: Refine your smash techniques with targeted zone control.
- Lob Revision: Revisit lob techniques to enhance high-ball play.
- Forehand & Backhand Back Glass Revision: Consolidate all back glass techniques learned.
- End of Unit 2: Review and celebrate the completion of the course, preparing for the next level.