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Rally-Tolerance Training for Players Who Rush From the Third Ball
You do not have to enjoy long rallies, but you do need the ability to wait for a sound attacking opportunity.
Start with this check
Pressure to finish within a fixed number of shots makes a neutral ball look like an attacking ball.
Try these steps in order
- In a crosscourt rally, do not aim for a winner before the 8th ball.
- Use a cooperative drill that awards a point for maintaining depth and net clearance.
- Beginning with the 9th ball, allow a change of direction only when a short ball arrives.
Bottom line
Rally tolerance is not passivity; it is the ability to choose the right ball to attack more accurately.
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