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Tennis: Get the Contact

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- One player throws the ball to their partner and then they let the ball hit their flat palm. (no follow through).
- Progress to tapping the ball back with the racket when players are ready.
- Then swap after approximately 6 attempts

COACHING POINTS

Make sure the hitters make contact in front of the body

Feeders should try and catch the ball after one bounce if possible.

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Players work in groups of 2-6.

Players get in a circle and attempt to keep the ball in the air for as long as possible.

Volley Drills

Volley and move across net in pairs:

1. Students work in pairs.
2. Students move down net volleying to each other.
3. Emphasize control and precision volleys.

Volley Drills

Circle Volley to a Target:

Teacher feeds the ball, however the student must shout out when they are about to split step (which would be just before the teacher feeds the ball).

Ball is hit to centre of court and student makes a low forehand volley to the target before returning to the line.

Concentrate on stopping for split step and controlling the volley.

Volley Drills

Perfect it in the box!:

-Players take it in turns to play volleys and ground strokes in the service box.
-Players swop round after approximately 3 minutes.

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