Drills · Performance

Weapon Clinic

Elite · 30 min · Typical age 12–16 · Competition ball

One stroke per session at elite volume: 200+ reps with progressive difficulty.

How to run it

  1. Set upFull court. 30 minutes of dedicated work on the player's ONE weapon (forehand for most). Yellow ball. 30-min focused block.
  2. PositioningVary court positions: short ball weapon, recovery weapon, defensive weapon.
  3. FootworkExplosive load on every weapon shot; specific to the situation.
  4. ProgressionStage 1: technique block (10 min). Stage 2: target zones (10 min). Stage 3: live ball + pressure (10 min).

Coaching cue

"Your weapon is your IDENTITY — own it." "Bigger swing, bigger preparation." "Recover INTO position for the next weapon shot."

What a parent can do

Watch the technique under fatigue.

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