- Two player play super mini tennis half court. Half way service box is the baseline. Have it practice first and give tips and tools. than 3 minutes of play for points. Winning player(s) move up. - Now they play mini tennis, service line is baseline. Practice and 3 minutes play. Winning player(s) move up. - Now baseline at 3/4 court and start to play. Practice and 3 minutes play. Winning player(s) move up. - start play at baseline. Practice and 3 minutes play. Winning player move up and we have two champions!
Play the game where a bounce is required or allow volley. (Volley should not be knocked down) Super-mini tennis: (drawing) Make sure that the players place the racket head behind the ball (little to no backswing) and hit the ball back in front of the body with a small follow through. Children and beginners are allowed to make small punches. At a little more level you should not allow this. Have the players move continuously with split steps and recovery steps. Mini tennis: same as above, only a small back swing and adjusted or full follow through. 3/4 tennis: same as above, only now a small back swing and a full follow through. Baseline tennis: Same as above, only now full back swing and full follow through. Look for early preparations and good foot work.
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