DRILL TYPE: Learning to Rally A great drill to work on hitting the ball for groundstroke. Setup: Place 3 poly spots across the court on the service line, one just inside the service line at the T and the other 2 on the singles sideline and service line ( see diagram). Place 1 racquet on opposite sideline one for the right handers and one for the left handers. The coach is on the opposite side of the net with a basket of balls. Mission: Divide the children into 2 lines ( left handers and right handers). Have the children pick up a racquet on either the Ad or Deuce side of the court on the doubles sideline move to hit a forehand or backhand groundstroke. They move to the different spots and hit a groundstroke over the net. If the children make all 3 spots itâs a point. PROGRESSION: After they have mastered this technique, make it a competition. Explain to the children not to over hit and keep the ball under control. TIPS: Left handers should go before or after the right handers and start from the deuce side. SAFETY: Ensure players are well spread.
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