Module 1 - Unit 2

Module 1 - Unit 2

Module 1 - Unit 2

Module 1 - Unit 2

Module 1 - Unit 2
Module 1 - Unit 2

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Module 1 - Unit 2
Date Submitted: 24/07/2024 12:33 PM

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.