Game version
Volley rally: a pair volleys back and forth and counts clean volleys in a row, then swaps.
Wall Volley Punches
Short punch volleys against a wall without letting the ball bounce, to learn a volley is a block, not a swing.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Core: Medium. Beat your own longest run of volleys.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Racket, soft balls, wall
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Net Play
The steps
How it works
- Stand 3 big steps from a wall with the racket up.
- Push a gentle volley at the wall and punch the return back.
- Keep the racket head above your wrist.
- Count your best run out of 5 tries.
Coaching point
Short punch, racket up.
Safety: Use the ball and court for your age: red ball on a short court at 8 and under, orange at 9 to 10, green at 10 to 12.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (close and slow), Core (medium), More (a step back). Beat your own longest run of volleys.
Story
You are a castle guard at the net, keeping every ball in play.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own longest run of volleys. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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