Court Positioning
Where you and your partner stand and move during a point to cover angles, the middle, and the kitchen line.
What "good" looks like
- Both players at kitchen line when possible
- Covering middle effectively
- Moving together as a unit
- Recovering to optimal positions
If it's a strength: how to use it
- Dominate the net position
- Control the middle of the court
- Move opponents with positioning
- Create angles with court coverage
If it's a weakness: how to protect it
- Prioritize getting to kitchen line
- Cover middle first, then angles
- Move together with partner
- Don't get caught in transition
Common mistakes (fast fix)
Staying back too long → move forward together
Leaving middle open → communicate and cover
Not recovering → reset position after each shot
Quick decision rules
After return → move forward to kitchen
After drop → advance to kitchen line
After drive → stay back or move forward based on response
Match-day focus
Cue: "Together + forward."
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