THROW & CATCH COORDINATION

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

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If too dificult: throw while standing still, shuffle after, repeat.

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If too easy: use two balls per pair instead of one

TEAM CONES

(10 minutes)

- use racquets to play, adjust with stopping the ball if necessary

- 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

GROUNDSTROKE FEED & CONTROL

(10 minutes)

- players rally using forehands

- players catch the ball on racquet before hitting back

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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

SERVE PRACTICE

(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

GAME OF THE DAY

(10 minutes)

- players choose the game

- point play also an option

- king of the court, jailbreak, etc.

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach fair play

- teach court boundaries

- keep it fun