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Become a wall:16 Week

by Zack Marceau

DUPR 3.25–4.252 players93 workouts

Over the next few weeks, you’ll develop the skills needed to become an elite defender and counterattacker. You’ll learn how to slow the pace of play, effectively handle drives and speed-ups, and stay composed against opponents who create chaos with aggressive attacks. This program will help you recognize when to reset versus counter from the midcourt, while also improving your decision-making at the kitchen line—understanding which balls to attack and which to defend. By the end, you’ll be more confident, controlled, and effective in fast-paced exchanges.

$49one-time
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WHAT'S IN THE PLAN

Drill videos and instructions for every workout. Unlocks when you buy the plan, and you keep it.

Session 1

  1. Workout 1 · Reset Form DrillLocked
  2. Workout 2 · Cross Court Reset Form DrillLocked
  3. Workout 3 · One Up One Back Resets DrillLocked
  4. Workout 4 · Down-the-Line Defense & Offense SpecificLocked
  5. Workout 5 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked

Session 2

  1. Workout 6 · Volley to Volley in Kitchen Drill (2 Player)Locked
  2. Workout 7 · 2 Volley Drill (2 Player)Locked
  3. Workout 8 · Figure 8 DrillLocked
  4. Workout 9 · Deciphering Dead Balls when DinkingLocked
  5. Workout 10 · Dinking Cross Court w/ Speeds Ups Through MiddleLocked

Session 3

  1. Workout 11 · Down-the-Line Defense & Offense SpecificLocked
  2. Workout 12 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked
  3. Workout 13 · One Off the Line - Volley to VolleyLocked
  4. Workout 14 · 2 Volley Drill (2 Player)Locked
  5. Workout 15 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked

Session 4

  1. Workout 16 · Volley to Volley in Kitchen Drill (2 Player)Locked
  2. Workout 17 · 2 Volley Drill (2 Player)Locked
  3. Workout 18 · Reset Form DrillLocked
  4. Workout 19 · Cross Court Reset Form DrillLocked
  5. Workout 20 · One Up One Back Resets DrillLocked
  6. Workout 21 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked

Session 5

  1. Workout 22 · Reset Form DrillLocked
  2. Workout 23 · Cross Court Reset Form DrillLocked
  3. Workout 24 · One Off the Line - Volley to VolleyLocked
  4. Workout 25 · Figure 8 DrillLocked
  5. Workout 26 · Deciphering Dead Balls when DinkingLocked
  6. Workout 27 · Dinking Cross Court w/ Speeds Ups Through MiddleLocked

Session 6

  1. Workout 28 · One Off the Line - Volley to VolleyLocked
  2. Workout 29 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked
  3. Workout 30 · Down-the-Line Defense & Offense SpecificLocked
  4. Workout 31 · Deciphering Dead Balls when DinkingLocked
  5. Workout 32 · Dinking Cross Court w/ Speeds Ups Through MiddleLocked
  6. Workout 33 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked

Session 7

  1. Workout 34 · Figure 8 DrillLocked
  2. Workout 35 · Backhand to Forehand Volleys DrillLocked
  3. Workout 36 · Volley to Volley in Kitchen Drill (2 Player)Locked
  4. Workout 37 · One Off the Line - Volley to VolleyLocked
  5. Workout 38 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked
  6. Workout 39 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked

Session 8

  1. Workout 40 · Reset Form DrillLocked
  2. Workout 41 · Taking Push Dinks Out of the AirLocked
  3. Workout 42 · Roll to Slice Forehand Dink DrillLocked
  4. Workout 43 · Down-the-Line Defense & Offense SpecificLocked
  5. Workout 44 · Deciphering Dead Balls when DinkingLocked
  6. Workout 45 · Dinking Cross Court w/ Speeds Ups Through MiddleLocked

Session 9

  1. Workout 46 · One Up One Back Resets DrillLocked
  2. Workout 47 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked
  3. Workout 48 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked
  4. Workout 49 · Down-the-Line Defense & Offense SpecificLocked
  5. Workout 50 · Deciphering Dead Balls when DinkingLocked
  6. Workout 51 · Dinking Cross Court w/ Speeds Ups Through MiddleLocked

Session 10

  1. Workout 52 · One Back Two Up Resets DrillLocked
  2. Workout 53 · One Up One Back Resets DrillLocked
  3. Workout 54 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked
  4. Workout 55 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked
  5. Workout 56 · Dink and Fire (3 Player Live Variation)Locked
  6. Workout 57 · Down-the-Line Defense & Offense SpecificLocked

Session 11

  1. Workout 58 · One Back Two Up Resets DrillLocked
  2. Workout 59 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked
  3. Workout 60 · Deciphering Dead Balls when DinkingLocked
  4. Workout 61 · Dink and Fire (3 Player Live Variation)Locked
  5. Workout 62 · Dinking Cross Court w/ Speeds Ups Through MiddleLocked
  6. Workout 63 · Dinkthroat with ConstraintsLocked

Session 12

  1. Workout 64 · One Back Two Up Resets DrillLocked
  2. Workout 65 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked
  3. Workout 66 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked
  4. Workout 67 · Dink and Fire (3 Player Live Variation)Locked
  5. Workout 68 · Third Shot Drive Fifth Shot Drop Drill (2 Player)Locked
  6. Workout 69 · Dinkthroat with ConstraintsLocked

Session 13

  1. Workout 70 · One Back Two Up Resets DrillLocked
  2. Workout 71 · One Up One Back Resets DrillLocked
  3. Workout 72 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked
  4. Workout 73 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked
  5. Workout 74 · Third Shot Drive Fifth Shot Drop Drill (2 Player)Locked
  6. Workout 75 · 7/11 DrillLocked

Session 14

  1. Workout 76 · One Back Two Up Resets DrillLocked
  2. Workout 77 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked
  3. Workout 78 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked
  4. Workout 79 · Dink and Fire (3 Player Live Variation)Locked
  5. Workout 80 · Dinkthroat with ConstraintsLocked
  6. Workout 81 · Third Shot Drive Fifth Shot Drop Drill (2 Player)Locked

Session 15

  1. Workout 82 · One Back Two Up Resets DrillLocked
  2. Workout 83 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked
  3. Workout 84 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked
  4. Workout 85 · Dink and Fire (3 Player Live Variation)Locked
  5. Workout 86 · Third Shot Drive Fifth Shot Drop Drill (2 Player)Locked
  6. Workout 87 · Skinny Singles (One vs. One)Locked

Session 16

  1. Workout 88 · One Back Two Up Resets DrillLocked
  2. Workout 89 · Backhand Roll Counter DrillLocked
  3. Workout 90 · Attacking From The Mid-Court (2 Player)Locked
  4. Workout 91 · Dink and Fire (3 Player Live Variation)Locked
  5. Workout 92 · Third Shot Drive Fifth Shot Drop Drill (2 Player)Locked
  6. Workout 93 · Skinny Singles (One vs. One)Locked

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