In the fourth level the emphasis is game optimization both technically and tactically. In this level, players will polish the foundation they set in levels 1 to 3 by adding specialty shots to their arsenal, increasing the speed and accuracy of their shots, improving their ability to disguise their shots, developing their own playing style and improving their tactical competence.
The video below will show several examples of drills designed for this level.
All Goals at Level 4
Groundstrokes
- You optimize your technique, and work on improving acceleration and control
- You work on adapting your strokes to the situations you are faced with
- You continue to develop flexible strokes that allow you to respond optimally to any type of ball you receive and return it with exactly the characteristics you desire
- You work on hitting the ball at shoulder height, off the bounce and in uncomfortable positions
- Disguising your strokes becomes important so that they are harder for your opponent to anticipate
Specialty Shots
- You add and polish specialty shots to to round up your shot arsenal such as backhand overheads, chipping and charging, defensive lobs in uncomfortable situations, drop shots , drop volleys, topspin volleys, etc.
Serve and Return
- You continue polishing your serve to be able to hit it with different spin variations and speeds to any direction
- You improve the disguise of the serve
- You develop the ability to return different types of serves with different spins aggressively or defensively
Net Play
- You practice half volleys, high volleys, low volleys, stretch volleys, topspin volleys, reflex volleys and body volleys improving control
- You work to cover the net and to anticipate better
- You work on improving the precission of every type of overhead including off the bounce, scissor kick and backhand overhead
Footwork
- You learn to move more efficiently on hard and clay courts by automatically executing the movement cycle
- You constantly work on moving more explosively and efficiently
Singles Tactics
- You know the ideal tactical response for every situation you may encounter on the court.
- You work to develop offensive weapons. and your own style of play that optimizes your strengths and hides your weaknesses.
- You learn to develop strategies and the ability to adapt your game when needed
- You practice reading your opponent to cover their patterns and play to their weaknesses
Doubles Tactics
- You know the ideal tactical response for every doubles situation you may encounter on the court
- You can act offensively and defensively with your partner
- You learn to adapt to different doubles partners
- You can develop doubles strategies and react to your opponents patterns and weaknesses