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Approach Footwork, No Ball

Approach rhythm with no ball, built from a walk up to full speed.

Quick look

6 minutes 118 playersNew to the game · Beginner

Choose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.

What players are learning

Learn the rhythm of a hitting approach before adding a ball.

01

Set it up

  1. Players line up behind the 10-foot line.
  2. No ball needed.
02

Run the drill

  1. Walk the approach: left, right-left plant for right-handers.
  2. Swing both arms back, then up as you jump.
  3. Repeat at a jog, then at full speed, 10 reps each.
03

What to say

  • Slow, fast, fast.
  • Big second-to-last step.
  • Both arms back, then up.
04

How to score it

None. Rhythm reps, 10 per player.

05

Make it harder

  1. Approach and jump, touching the net tape or reaching over.