💥 Attacking
IntermediateCross-court & Cut Shot
Attacking diagonally across the court. A sharper angle that lands near the attack line is called a "cut shot".
Bird’s-eye view
🪜 Step by step
- Approach from outside the court at an angle.
- Rotate the shoulders through the ball.
- For a cut shot, contact the outside of the ball and turn the wrist sharply.
🗣️ Coaching cues
“Open approach angle”“Rotate through”“Wrist turn for the cut”
⚠️ Common mistakes
- Telegraphing the direction with the body early
🏋️ Drills
- Hit deep cross to zone 5, then sharp cut to zone 4