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Carnival Station 6: Lobs Over The Rope

5 min Solo Paddle, 10 balls, rope/height marker, back-court target

Setup

A rope (or height marker) is set above the net. A target sits deep in the back court.

Drill Instructions

Hit 10 lobs. Each lob must clear the rope AND land in the deep target area to count. Over the rope but outside the target does not count. In the target but under the rope does not count.

Goal

Score = lobs that cleared the rope and landed in the target out of 10. Log it as "5/10".

Make It Easier

Enlarge the target to the whole back court.

Coach Tip

Lift with the legs and a long low-to-high swing. Height first, depth second — aim for the back third.

Make It Harder

Add a second target in the backhand corner and alternate targets.

Carnival Station 6: Lobs Over The Rope court diagram

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