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Overhead drills

Attacking a high ball above the head with controlled placement, then recovering for the next shot.

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4 reviewed drills include this focus.See this theme in the glossary.

Keep the lob as a genuine unannounced option inside a live dink rally.

Level 3.0–5.0+ · 2, 4 players

Give the net player overhead reps while the baseline player tries to defend forward.

Level 3.0–5.0+ · 2, 4 players

Remove the swing so overhead footwork and the intended contact point become visible.

Level 2.0–3.5 · 2, 4 players

Call and execute one of three overhead responses based on depth and body position.

Level 3.5–5.0+ · 2, 4 players