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Does Your Athlete Know Their Game?

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When parents and coaches say, “Just go out and play your game!” Most athletes do not even know what their game is? 

Identifying and rehearsing the Top Seven Patterns that are played most proficiently will help the athlete maximize potential at a quicker rate. Does your athlete know their game? 

TOP SEVEN PATTERNS

 

1) Top Service Pattern: Deuce Side (2 Ball Sequence)

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2) Top Service Pattern: Add Side (2 Ball Sequences)

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3) Top Service Position & Return Pattern Versus 1st Serve

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4) Top Service Return Position & Shot Option Versus 2nd Serve

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5) Top Rally Pattern to Get the Opponent Vulnerable

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6) Top Short Ball Option

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7) Top Net Rushing Pattern

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