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12 tactics in Net Dominance

Net DominanceBeginner

Volley Down at Feet — Not at the Body

You are at the net and receive a medium-height ball you can control.

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Net DominanceBeginner

Stand 1 Metre from the Net — Not 2

You are at the net but keep backing up when opponents wind up for a shot.

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Net DominanceBeginner

Mirror Your Partner's Lateral Movement

You and your partner are both at the net and a ball goes to your partner's side.

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Net DominanceBeginner

Forehand Takes the Middle Ball — Always

A ball comes down the center of the court and both you and your partner could take it.

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Net DominanceIntermediate

Never Smash a Deep Lob — Play the Bandeja

Your opponent lobs deep toward the back corner while you are at the net.

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Net DominanceIntermediate

Think Two Volleys Ahead — Not One

You are at the net looking to finish the point from a strong position.

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Net DominanceIntermediate

Volley Diagonally to Force Defensive Lobs

You are at the net with a comfortable volley opportunity.

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Net DominanceIntermediate

Rush the Net Immediately After a Deep Return

You have just hit a deep return or deep lob that has pushed opponents back.

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Net DominanceAdvanced

Create Sharp Angles With Volleys — Not Just Pace

You are at the net trying to win points with volleys but opponents keep retrieving them.

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Net DominanceAdvanced

Alternate Bandeja and Víbora to Stay Unpredictable

Opponents have found a rhythm defending your overheads and are reading them consistently.

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Net DominanceIntermediate

Step Closer to Net After Playing a Weak Overhead

You have just played a bandeja that was not deep enough and opponents are in a good position.

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Net DominanceAdvanced

Fake the Volley Direction to Wrong-Foot Opponents

Opponents have started reading your volley direction accurately and are retrieving balls you expect to win.

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