Intermediate path

The shots that separate social play from tournament play.

6 lessons · about 1h total

1. Lesson 01

   Third-shot drop

   Drop the drive-and-crash habit; learn to neutralize and advance.

   12m

2. Lesson 02

   The drive: controlled power

   When to drive, where to aim, and how to stay out of the net.

   8m

3. Lesson 03

   Volleys: punch, don't swing

   Compact, firm, out in front — surviving and winning net exchanges.

   8m

4. Lesson 04

   Surviving the transition zone

   No-man's-land is where points are lost. Learn to move through it safely.

   10m

5. Lesson 05

   Doubles positioning & the middle ball

   Who takes the middle, when to switch, and basic stacking.

   9m

6. Lesson 06

   Footwork & the split-step

   Balance first: the split-step timing that makes you feel faster.

   7m