Owning the net wins
Most points are won at the wall and at the net. Actively look for the volley position and raise the pace with well-placed balls into the corners.
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Walls are your allies
Use the back wall: a high lob out of defence buys you time to get back to the net. Just make sure you hit the ball before its second bounce.
Serve with a plan
A reliable serve beats a risky winner. The aim is to build pressure – vary length and direction rather than just hitting hard.
Talk to your partner
“Mine”, “yours”, clear calls – otherwise you'll collide or leave balls. Short calls are enough.
Take the warm-up seriously
A few minutes of volleys and wall play – then you're in it from the first rally and you spare your shoulders.