In this raw and unfiltered episode of Practice Like a Pro, Susannah Barr and Nick Wade go head-to-head in the 7-11 Drill, a fast-paced training game designed to test control, consistency, and countering from the midcourt.
Watch how two top pros handle pressure, read attacks, and stay balanced while moving between offense and defense — all in real time, with no scripted explanations.
What you’ll learn in this video:
✅ Why you have to drill the midcourt
✅ How pros control the midcourt under pressure
✅ When to transition from defense to attack
✅ The key to moving in the midcourt
✅ The rules and strategy behind the midcourt 7-11 Drill
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 Key midcourt tips
0:59 Why you have to drill in the midcourt
1:15 Midcourt 7-11 rules and tips
1:41 Key mindset tip for midcourt
2:07 Scoring midcourt 7-11
2:18 Tips when you’re at the kitchen
2:32 Susannah in the midcourt
5:56 Nick in the midcourt
6:09 Positioning in the midcourt
6:51 Comparing Susannah and Nick’s resets
7:22 Pressuring Nick’s forehand side
9:47 What do you think was the difference?
10:04 Susannah’s take, the key to midcourt movement
11:29 Backhand vs. forehand in midcourt
12:22 Join our online coaching academy!
🎥 Watch the whole series:
Part 1 Aggressive Dinking and ATPs → https://youtu.be/laT5A1J4sbA&list=PL7aPrF3CyOzpQKOo3N2sehVWzuzoFnVoD
Part 2 Commit to your Backhand → https://youtu.be/napjMy8Ehhw&list=PL7aPrF3CyOzpQKOo3N2sehVWzuzoFnVoD
Part 3 The Survival Drill → https://youtu.be/AUyb6m8i6K4&list=PL7aPrF3CyOzpQKOo3N2sehVWzuzoFnVoD
Part 4 Third Shot Drops → https://youtu.be/5uygIWWLnkw&list=PL7aPrF3CyOzpQKOo3N2sehVWzuzoFnVoD
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