Perfect execution of Fifth ball attack
Strategy
Tushar Verma Asked 9 years ago
Hi Coach,
For some players Third Ball Attack maybe difficult due to slow reflexes.
So how to perfectly execute a Fifth Ball Attack as we get bit time to read the ball and can plan a reply.
Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago
Hi Tushar,
I think reading the play is the key. This comes from practicing drills of 3rd and 5th ball often in training.
By doing these drills you start to get a feel for where the ball will come when you do a particular serve and then also where a player is likely to return the ball when you do a 3rd ball in a particular way to a particular position.
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Tushar Verma Posted 9 years ago
Thank you Coach