AMA: 1st Serve %, Net Movement, 2-up, Poaching, Volley Targets, & More

2025-11-20

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In this 'Ask Me Anything' episode, I cover a variety of your questions from Instagram, email, and the membership.Topics include 1st serve percentage, poaching, volley targets, 2-up vs 1-up 1-back, net positioning and movement, and more. In total, I answer seven questions. The first three are free to all, while you'll need to become a member for the last four.My 3-step system to improve first-serve percentageDrills for improving your first serveWhat to do at the net when there's a fast-paced crosscourt rallyWhy the triangle pattern...

In this 'Ask Me Anything' episode, I cover a variety of your questions from Instagram, email, and the membership.

Topics include 1st serve percentage, poaching, volley targets, 2-up vs 1-up 1-back, net positioning and movement, and more. In total, I answer seven questions. The first three are free to all, while you'll need to become a member for the last four.

My 3-step system to improve first-serve percentage
Drills for improving your first serve
What to do at the net when there's a fast-paced crosscourt rally
Why the triangle pattern at the net is mostly useless
Should you poach anyway, even if your partner doesn't like calling plays?
Members only: The best volley targets in certain situations
Members only: When to hit at net player vs back deep to the baseliner
Members only: When it's okay to play 2-up instead of 1-up 1-back
Members only: How to handle 4.5 teams who have one player hitting high, heavy lobs, while their partner finishes at the net

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