KIDS: THROW & CATCH COORDINATION

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

Players should be at an appropriate distance apart for this.

ADULTS: SHORT COURT RALLY

Adult players warm up with light rallying from service line to service line.

Move back to orange court line and continue until fully warmed up.

STOP TENNIS

(10 minutes)

- split players into teams so they can play each other

- play mini-matches with serves, up to 5 points

- first player to get to 5 points yells 'stop' and round is over

- any player who is ahead gets a point for their team

- if two players are tied, each of them gets one point

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- make clear and fair line calls

- teach etiquette

- keep score out loud after each point

GROUNDSTROKE RALLY WITH SELF RALLY

(10 minutes)

- players attempt a consistent rally using self rally 

- self rally from their baseline to the net

- hit friendly shot to partner

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach correct grip for both sides (f-hand, b-hand)

- teach sideways set up position

- teach contact point (out in front)

- teach recovery to ready position

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

SERVE PRACTICE WITH FLYING TARGET

(10 minutes)

- one ball in each hand, toss one in the air and throw the second one trying to hit it

- after flying target, pick up racquets for serve practice

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach sideways set up position

- teach contact point