INTERMIDATE PATHWAY

Week 1 — Objective: Build Rally Stability Under Pressure

Players should finish the week able to maintain controlled rallies even when tempo changes.

Focus skills:

• Tempo control (height + depth)

• Defensive resets

• Consistency from the back

• Basic anticipation

Week 2 — Objective: Develop Overhead With Tactical Purpose

Not just “hit a bandeja”, but why and where.

Focus skills:

• Bandeja placement

• Recovering to net

• Choosing the right overhead for the situation

Week 3 — Objective: Strengthen Attacking Patterns

Players should understand how to build pressure, not just rush the net.

Focus skills:

• Transitioning from defence to attack

• Net pressure

• Switching with partner

• Forcing weak replies

Week 4 — Objective: Build a Solid Defensive Structure

This week is about calm, organised defence rather than panic hitting.

Focus skills:

• Glass use under pressure

• Resetting the point

• Pair movement

• Staying compact as a team

Week 5 — Objective: Improve Tactical Decision Making

Players should start choosing the right shot, not the hardest shot.

Focus skills:

• Pattern recognition

• Momentum management

• Shot selection in key moments

• Reading opponents’ intentions

Week 6 — Objective: Apply Everything in Competitive Play

This week ties the whole course together.

Focus skills:

• Tournament style points

• Pair strategy

• Pressure handling

• Consistent execution