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A Cooperative Rally Is Not Practice at Half Effort
Repeatedly sending a good ball to your partner's contact zone demonstrates your own control of direction, height, and depth.
Start with this check
Trying to win even during practice shortens rallies, reduces repetitions, and leaves too little time to stabilize a particular skill.
Try these steps in order
- Agree on a generous crosscourt target and a comfortable waist-high contact zone.
- After a 10-ball rally, progress to a stage in which only one player changes direction.
- Increase difficulty by adding one constraint at a time for depth, height, or speed.
Bottom line
A good cooperative rally gives your partner a useful practice ball while proving your own control.
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