In this episode of The Prodigy Maker Show, Chris discusses the Spanish Way to attack the net. Learn how one of the top developmental coaches in the world teaches the volley and transition game.
In Spain, the coaches typically teach going to the net in a conservative and cautious way and with some unique strategy elements.
Chris also busts a lot of myths that he commonly sees regarding net play and the transition game. Many coaches are teaching a very outdated style of approaching the net.
Chris relates attacking the net to boxing and MMA! It’s important to work the legs and body of your opponent before going for that knockout headshot!
Chris describes the common mistakes he sees junior players make regarding the net. Some players are ultra conservative and never go there; some players are hyper aggressive and always seem to go there. Which way is right? Which way is better? What is the middle ground?
Is it better to start a kid from the baseline and get solid there or start a kid attacking early?
What is the best way to get a kid to the top of the national rankings under 12 or 14? Do you need to have a good net game to win a gold ball?
Chris discusses the spectrum of personalities he meets and how some players are magicians, or gamblers, and need to be allowed to create at the net while other kids are conservative, like bankers, and need to be prodded to go to the net more.
Learn about how to train the net and transition game the Spanish Way and how to stop teaching or playing the net in an outdated way—all on this great show!
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