KIDS: THROW AND CATCH PLUS SELF RALLY

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

Players self rally bouncing the ball up with the racquet from the baseline to the net

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.

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

GROUNDSTROKE TO VOLLEY

(10 minutes)

- players feeds a groundstroke to the volleyer

- can be a two shot rally or set a target number

- can start closer to the net, as needed

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach continental grip at net

- teach cross step at the net

- 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