Bandeja precision: drill for placement and control

What this lesson covers

This drill focuses on aerial game control and placement accuracy from the net position. Two players stand cross-court, with the defender feeding lobs and the attacker hitting five consecutive bandejas to specific targets. These targets include the fence, the side wall, the corner, the junction of the two glass panels, the opponent's feet, and the center of the court. The exercise also functions in a parallel configuration to practice the same placement variations.

The objective is not to hit winners but to maintain a collaborative rhythm that allows the partner to return the ball. The coach emphasizes striking the ball well above the head with a solid, flat, and slightly sliced contact. The arm should extend fully away from the body in a single, fluid motion without adding extra force. Gravity and the natural weight of the arm generate the necessary pace. Precision in the bounce location remains the primary goal for both the attacker and the defender, who must return accurate lobs regardless of the difficulty of the incoming bandeja.