KIDS: SHADOW STROKES

Players run patterns along various lines using basic footwork (run, shuffle).

Players perform a shadow swing stroke, use both sides.

Keep them moving continuously for 2 minutes.

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

RALLY CROSSCOURT

(10 minutes)

- players attempt to rally crosscourt with racquets

- if lower skill, they can use self rally to the net

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach correct grips

- teach racquet facing target

- teach contact point

THROW TO VOLLEY

(10 minutes)

- players work in pairs: cooperation

- underhand throw to the volleyer

- introduce volley as a 'catching station'

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach continental grip

- teach cross-step on volley

- teach contact point

OVERHEAD SERVE & RETURN CROSSCOURT

(10 minutes)

- players serve and return to each other

- not a rally, only one serve and one return

- can be brought closer to the net, if necessary

- alternate between hand toss overhead and racquet serve to maintain a balance of success and failure

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- throwing motion from trophy position

- teach continental grip

- teach contact point

TEAM CONES WITH SERVE

(10 minutes)

- play up to 7 points

- 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