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Speedups & counters

10 min

Reading the attackable ball and winning hands battles.

Key takeaways

  • Attack balls above net height, especially to the hip.
  • Disguise: same preparation for dink and speedup.
  • Counters come from a stable, compact ready position.

Practice goal

Kitchen-line firefight drill: first to win 3 hands battles, then switch roles.

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