PERFORMANCE PATHWAY
PERFORMANCE - ENHANCE YOUR SKILLSET
6 week course with clear weekly objectives for players who are level 2.7-3.0
Week 1 — Objective: Master Advanced Overheads
Players should finish the week with reliable shapes and recovery.
Focus skills:
Bandeja variations
Vibora introduction
Week 2 — Objective: Apply Tactical Pressure Consistently
This week is about controlling the opponent, not just hitting well.
Focus skills:
Building dominant positions
Targeting weaknesses
Forcing predictable replies
Net dominance
Week 3 — Objective: Develop Advanced CounterAttack Play
Turning defence into attack is what separates 3.0+ players.
Focus skills:
Resetting under heavy pressure
Using glass to regain control
Counterattack patterns
Transition timing
Week 4 — Objective: Improve & Develop Overheads Continued
Performance players need to be comfortable with overhead smashes
Focus skills:
Prepoint routines
Flat smash & Bandeja
Vibora revisted
Focus in key moments
Week 5 — Objective: Improve Game Reading & Anticipation
This is where players start “seeing the future” in rallies.
Focus skills:
Opponent pattern recognition
Early movement
Predicting replies
Strategic positioning
Week 6 — Objective: Execute at Competitive Level
Everything comes together in matchplay.
Focus skills:
Tournament style matches
Pair leadership
Tactical communication
High pressure decision making