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