KIDS: THROW & CATCH COORDINATION

Players throw a ball underhand to each other while shuffling from the baseline to the net.

ADULTS: SELF RALLY

- players perform forehand self rally up and down the court

- bounce the ball up gently at forehead level

- make it easier by bouncing it in place

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach continental grip

- teach sideways set up position

- teach contact point

TEAM CONES

(10 minutes)

- play up to 7 points down the line on half court

- collect cones, balls, or other items to keep score

- can be adjusted for semi-private by playing against each other

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- sideways set up position

- recovery to ready position

- court boundaries

SERVE PRACTICE WITH FLYING TARGET

(10 minutes)

- start with overhead throwing

- follow up with flying target: each student has a ball in each hand, toss one in the air and throw the second one trying to hit it

- use racquets if the first two are too easy

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach sideways set up position

- teach contact point

CLIMB SERVE MOUNTAIN

(10 minutes)

- players serve from close to far from the net

- set up 8 spots for them from the net to the baseline

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach trophy position

- teach racquet facing target

- teach contact point

TEAM CONES

(10 minutes)

- play up to 7 points down the line on half court

- collect cones, balls, or other items to keep score

- can be adjusted for semi-private by playing against each other

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- sideways set up position

- recovery to ready position

- court boundaries