Magnetic Clipboard: Volley Mechanics Diagnostic List

Twenty component mechanical parts of the well-executed volley are delineated for the instructor to use as a checklist for evaluating the student’s volley efficiency and execution.  The instructor observes the student hitting volleys and moves the pawn magnets to the checked box side when they’ve observed the student successfully executing each component mechanical part of the volley.  The 20 component mechanical parts are listed in sequential order beginning with assuming an excellent ready position to repositioning the body and paddle in the ready position after the follow-through.  The pawn magnets not moved during the observational period are the ones the student needs to focus on for improving their volley efficiency.  This information becomes the basis of your instructional goals for your following lessons with your student(s).

NOTE:  The Coach’s Magnetic Boards are made of 20 gauge galvanized steel and the pawn magnets are neodymium based.  These boards will last a long time!