Reading Ball Height

What you will learn

Adjust your stance to different bounce heights. This TRAINOVIX lesson shows a simple setup, a specific practice action and a way to notice your progress without rushing.

Practice step by step

1. Make sure the court is clear and everyone has room for racket swings.
2. Ask a partner for gentle high and low feeds.
3. Bend through the legs to meet the ball at a comfortable contact point.
4. Compare which setup allows the cleanest hit.
5. Repeat a few slow feeds before attempting a more demanding variation.

Coaching tips

• Avoid awkward reaches or strained joints.
• Comfortable timing is more important than swinging harder.

How to progress

Start with the simplest version of the activity. Give yourself enough time to learn the movement, ask for feedback when useful, and choose a more challenging variation only when your practice feels comfortable and controlled.