Intermediate16 min Specialty

ATP (Around The Post) Setup

ATP (Around The Post) Setup

Overview

Learn to recognize and execute the ATP shot. Practice the setup, footwork, and execution of this advanced shot.

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Tip for Left-Handers

Easier for players to hit ATP on their dominant side. Position accordingly.

Steps (4)

1

Wide Dink Setup

4 min12 reps

Practice hitting extremely wide crosscourt dinks to create ATP opportunities.

2

ATP Footwork

3 min10 reps

Shadow the footwork: wide step, plant, swing around the post. No ball yet.

3

ATP Execution

5 min8 reps

Partner feeds wide balls. Execute ATP shots, aiming for sharp crosscourt angles.

4

Setup & Execute

4 min5 reps

Combine: hit wide dink, partner returns wide, you attempt ATP. 5 successful ATPs.

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