A. Works on ball and racquet control. With different skills. Setup: Have the students spread out on the tennis court with one ball and racket. Have them hug their racket and wait for the command to start. The ball and racquet skills: There are 8 skills. Skill 1: Bounce ball on strings and catch with palm up. Skill 2: Bounce ball on strings and catch with palm down. Skill 3: Bounce ball on strings with palm up. Skill 4: Bounce ball on strings with palm down. Skill 5: Self rally and catch the ball with palm up. Skill 6: Self rally and catch the ball with palm down. Skill 7. Self rally with palm up. Skill 8: Self rally with palm down.
Use good control with the racquet. Bend your knees. Hand- eye- keep your eyes on the ball. Do it slowly.
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