Used in training by Alejandro Galán and Federico Chingotto, this drill helps players work on ball control in the short game, which is very useful in match situations where both pairs are positioned at the net. It consists of playing points within a very restricted zone close to the net…
The first volley after the serve is often decisive in dictating the pace and commitment of the point. This exercise, practiced by Fede Chingotto and Momo Gonzalez under the supervision of coach Gaby Reca, simulates a serve followed by a committed volley, with the intention of putting the opposing pair in difficulty.
Used by the Chingotto / Galan pair, this exercise works on precise lobs to the back of the court while negotiating balls bouncing off the glass. To make this exercise more fun, you can organize a little competition between your different players, counting the successful lobs on 10 balls.
Practiced by Chingotto and Gonzalez, this exercise alternates between a long volley and a drop shot volley on the same side, to force the opponent to make a quick forward run.
Performed in the locker room by Chingotto and Galán before a match, this exercise helps players wake up their reaction abilities as well as their coordination and agility. Face to face, each player throws 2 balls by hand, and the other must catch them without letting them drop.
Performed by Federico Chingotto with his physical trainer Martín Pitillas, this strength session is built around compound movements and focuses on the lower body. The goal is to mainly develop strength and explosiveness, combining heavy-load movements with plyometric jumps.
Designed by Federico Chingotto and his physical trainer, Martín Pitillas, this strength session focuses on compound upper-body exercises. It primarily develops strength through pulling and pushing movements with heavy loads. The session is demanding, with fairly technical exercises,…
Plyometric jumps are explosive exercises that involve a quick sequence between a muscle stretching phase and a contraction phase. Used by Chingotto, this workout consists of a series of plyometric jump variations that develop leg strength and explosiveness.
Taught by Rodrigo Ovide, the goal of this drill is to improve the players’ defensive discipline and their ability to play intelligently through the following challenge: how many balls can a pair return into the opponents’ court before losing 7 points? The idea is to extend rallies and accumulate as many exchanges as possible…
