Targets are set to give a visual feedback to players. Players rally with each other, with both having to throw the ball below the upper bar.
Sending and receiving are basic skills that all tennis players should be able to execute properly. Ability to catch the ball and throw it with a controlled motion helps players to learn tennis strokes in a quicker way. Coach should vary the targets of throwing according to the level of the kids.
In this drill, player works on sending and receiving skills. The goal of this drill is to catch the ball and throw it under the upper bar so players have to really control the height of the ball. Coach can start this drill as a cooperative rally and progress to the game (up to 11 points).
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