STRETCHES AND LIGHT STRENGTH TRAINING

Gentle and simple stretching exercises.

Students can choose some of the exercises.

​

Gentle and light strength training:

- squats and lunges

- push-ups (knee or regular)

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

​

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

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

​

Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach trophy position

- teach racquet facing target

- teach contact point

OVERHEAD SERVE & RETURN

(10 minutes)

- players serve and return to each other

- not a rally, only one serve and one return

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

​

Fundamental Teaching Points

- throwing motion from trophy position

- teach continental grip

- teach contact point

GAME OF THE DAY

(10 minutes)

- players choose the game

- point play also an option

- king of the court, jailbreak, etc.

​

Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach fair play

- teach court boundaries

- keep it fun