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Fast Hands Volley
A cooperative warm-up where both players step inside the kitchen and volley to build hand speed, rhythm and focus.
VIEW THE COURT PLAN
SKILL LEVEL
All Levels
PLAYERS
2
PRIMARY SHOT TYPE
TRAINING TYPE
THE EXERCISE
What you're working on
A collaborative warm-up drill designed to get the hands moving and the brain engaged at the start of a session. By stepping inside the kitchen, players deliberately reduce reaction time, forcing faster hand speed. The goal is not competition but cooperation, building rhythm and warming up together before progressing to faster-paced drilling later in the session.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
2 paddles, 1 ball, net
01 / COURT PLAN
See how the drill works
Follow the player positions and numbered sequence in the diagram.
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02 / ON COURT
Run the drill
Drill Set Up
Two players, one on each side of the net, both stepping inside the kitchen line.
How to run it
- Both players step inside the kitchen, closer to the net than usual.
- Begin volleying the ball back and forth cooperatively, keeping it moving continuously.
- Start at a comfortable pace and gradually increase speed as hands and reactions warm up.
- Focus on keeping the rally alive rather than winning points.
Coaching Points
- The aim is collaboration, keep the ball moving and build rhythm together.
- Stepping inside the kitchen removes reaction time and naturally forces faster hands.
- Start controlled and let the speed increase organically as you warm up.
- Keep the mind engaged, this drill wakes up both hands and brain ready for the session ahead.