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 hands to throw or racquets to play, depending on skill

- 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 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

GAME OF THE DAY

(10 minutes)

- players choose the game

- point play also an option

- king of court, jailbreak, etc.

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Fundamental Teaching Points

- teach fair play

- teach court boundaries

- keep it fun