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Back and Catch

Players 1, 2 and 3 feed a ball underarm high over the net to 4, 5 and 6. Players 4, 5 and 6 must try and catch the balls above their heads with one hand if possible. If not with both hands. After six turns they change around.

Lob

Ball Sidestepping

Both players side step along the tramlines throwing the ball (underarm)to each other until they reach the net and then return to the baseline doing the same thing. Catching the ball after one bounce is a good start.

Movement

Control Is The Key

The coach throws an easy ball to the player who hits a forehand shot back to the coach. The Coach then throws the ball back again but this time the player hits a forehand shot to the open space (deuce side) where the cones are situated.

Coordination / Fun Games

Forehand plus development

Coach rallies with player. Player alternates hitting forehand and catching/throwing forehand.

Coordination / Fun Games

Forehand to Catch

Drill takes place within the service box on each side of the net. Coach feeds the ball underarm with one bounce to the player. The player returns the ball with a forehand for the coach to catch directly or with one bounce before catching. Coach feeds again varying the feed to make use of all the service box. Drill continues.

Forehand Drills

Forehand Volley Catch

Players stands ready without a racquet. The coach feeds the ball to the player who catches the ball with their right hand in front of the body. The player should step in to emphasise proper footwork.

Forehand Drills

Ghosts

-Players hit one shot each and if they return it into court they return to the back of the queue, if they make a mistake they become a ghost.-Ghosts must go to the same end as the feeder. If they catch a ball before it bounces they come back to life again (swapping with the person who hit that ball).-The winner is the player who is last one alive!!

Coordination / Fun Games

Serving Accuracy Toss (part 2)

Cones are set up in front of the player. Player tosses the ball in the air and tries to make the ball bounce inside this area.

Serve and Return

Throw and Catch

Players stay on the opposite sites of the net. Player A throws the ball underhand with dominant hand in cross court direction. Player B catches the ball and throws it back.

Coordination / Fun Games

Warm up - throwing and catching

Players perform regular warm up routines based on running and dynamic stretching. The coach prepares activity stations to improve athletic skills related to the session's theme. The video is a suggested warm up which involves the coach feeding the ball to the player from the other side of the net. The player then has to catch the ball and throw it back to the coach. To ensure a full warm up vary where you throw the ball.

Forehand Drills

Tennis Circle Catching - Rugby...

<p>• The aim of the drill is to develop reaction catching skills.</p>

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Catching and Kicking Tennis Ki...

Drill to practice kicking accuracy and contesting the ball in the air.Split the players into two even teams with different coloured bibs (red and blue).Set up two squares (roughly 15m x 10m, with a 5-10m middle zone - see diagram). Split each team in half so half of each team is in each square.Players have to try to kick the ball to a player on their team in the opposite area to score a point.For each kick that is caught on the full by a team mate in the opposite area the team scores one point.The opposition team are trying to disrupt the catch by competing in the air or trying to distract the player catching the ball.PROGRESSION:Use one ball to start with then introduce multiple balls.Players kick with the ball with their less dominant foot.Catch with one hand only.Set a time limit on the time a player is allowed to hold the ball for before kicking it back (e.g. 2 seconds).The catcher has to pass to another player in their team to kick the ball.

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Tennis Ball Overhead Catching ...

The aim of the drill is to develop a high ball over head catch with tennis balls

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Throw and Catch Coordination /...

Players stay on the opposite sites of the net. Player A throws the ball underhand with dominant hand in cross court direction. Player B catches the ball and throws it back.

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Back and Catch Lob - Tennis Dr...

Players 1, 2 and 3 feed a ball underarm high over the net to 4, 5 and 6. Players 4, 5 and 6 must try and catch the balls above their heads with one hand if possible. If not with both hands. After six turns they change around.

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Tennis: Forehand to Catch - Sp...

Drill takes place within the service box on each side of the net. Coach feeds the ball underarm with one bounce to the player. The player returns the ball with a forehand for the coach to catch directly or with one bounce before catching. Coach feeds again varying the feed to make use of all the service box. Drill continues.

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Catch and hit Smash Drills - S...

The player stand at the net, with cones set up in the deuce corner. The coach feeds a lob - the player moves to the ball, catches the ball in the hand, throws the ball up and hits overhead deep to the deuce corner.

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Tennis Ball Catching Goal keep...

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Tennis: Catch & Throw Like A V...

Working on volleys should be incorporated in the early stages of learning tennisIt is not purely about volleying well but it is about not being scared of the incoming ball as also playing without the bounce and without the backswingKids who are introduced to the net game on mini-court find it easier to come to the net also while playing on bigger court so this transition is smoother if the proper approach is taken with smaller court and softer balls

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Jump & Catch Movement - Tennis...

Hula-hoops are set on the left and right side in front of the player. Coach stands in front of the playerPlayer jumps into the left hoop, catches the ball in left hand and lands only on one legPlayer throws the ball back to coach and performs the same activity to the right side

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Turn and Catch Warm Up Coordin...

Coach stands behind the player. Coach throws the ball and says "GO". Player turns around and catches the ball. 

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Tennis: Forehand Volley Catch ...

Players stands ready without a racquet. The coach feeds the ball to the player who catches the ball with their right hand in front of the body. The player should step in to emphasise proper footwork.

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Catch the ball inside the ladd...

The player stands facing the ladder, and then performs jumping pattern (inside the ladder, outside the ladder, jump to the side). Every time the player jumps inside the ladder, the coach throws the ball to the player. The player catches the ball and throws it back.

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Rugby: Kick Tennis - Moving ne...

Split the group into three teams. One team starts in the middle of the grid along the line. The idea of the game is to kick the ball over the middle team and try to land the ball in the oppositions area. If the ball is caught then no points are scored, if the ball bounces in the oppositions area then 1 point is scored. If one of the players in the middle catches the ball (they gain 1 point) then they swap positions with the team that kicked the ball.

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Catch in Front Volley Drills -...

Player stands in the service box without a racket.Coach feeds the ball to the backhand side.Player tries to catch the ball in front of their body whilst stepping forward with their right leg.

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Catch & Hit With Good Posture ...

Coach stands in front of the player.Coach throws a low ball to the forehand side.Player steps forward and alternates catching/throwing the ball back to coach and hitting low forehand volley back to coach.

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Catch The Racket Movement - Te...

2 players face each other.Players put their rackets vertically on the ground and hold them with one hand.At a given signal, players release the racket and run to catch their partner’s racket.

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Kick Tennis Kicking - Rugby Dr...

Two team of 4.40m x 20m area.The aim of the game is to kick / punt the ball into the oppositions half. If the ball bounces on the ground or is knocked on (from a grubber-kick) then you get 1 point. If the ball is caught cleanly then no points are scored.

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Catch with carioca Agility & F...

The coach faces the player, with both only using the carioca step. The coach tries to "lose" the player who is trying to stay in line with the coach.

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Warm up - throwing and catchin...

Players perform regular warm up routines based on running and dynamic stretching. The coach prepares activity stations to improve athletic skills related to the session's theme. The video is a suggested warm up which involves the coach feeding the ball to the player from the other side of the net. The player then has to catch the ball and throw it back to the coach. To ensure a full warm up vary where you throw the ball.

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Tennis: Volley and catch - Spo...

- As in t100053 A still feeds by hand.<BR>- B uses block volley and A catches B&apos;s ball.<BR>- Ensure no back swing and no big follow thru.<BR>- Emphasis on weight of forehand.<BR>- Swap around.

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Balance Throw & Catch Agility ...

Player stands close to the wall on the balance platform. Player throws medicine ball off the ground into the wall. Player tries to keep balance all the time. This exercise is a great tool to improve many physical skills at the same time. Player can work on balance, strength and power during the warm up time.

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Tactical game with extra point...

Rings (targets) are set on each player's side. Players play throw and catch game. Each player scores the point if the ball lands inside the ring. Game is played up to 7 points.

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Rally With Two Racquets Train ...

Each player has 2 racquets and the players rally together. Each player has to catch the ball between the racquets before the ball is hit back.

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2 Ball Warm Up Coordination / ...

Coach throws 2 balls at the same time (Different heights). Player tries to catch both balls in the air.

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Drop And Run Movement - Tennis...

The player stands in one corner of the court, with the coach on the opposite side of the baseline. The coach drops the ball from shoulder height and the player must sprint across the baseline and hit the ball, before returning to their starting position.

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Tennis: Bounce on Racket, Catc...

Player bounces the ball up in the air using racket in the dominant hand.Coach throws another ball to the left side of the player.Player tries to catch the ball with free hand while still bouncing the ball on the racket with the dominant hand.

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Tennis: Mini-returning skills ...

Player stands on the ad side with a cone in hand. Coach serves from the ad side. Player then catches the ball inside the cone and throws it over the net. During the first few tennis lessons, it can be too hard for kids to return the ball with the racquet. So the coach has to adapt to this situation and still improve returning skills; using a cone is a great opportunity to imitate a returning environment and improve receiving abilities.

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Teach your players to become king of the deuce side and dominate opponents!

Work with the Depth

Produce a player that recognises the value of varying the depth to dictate where the opponent plays from on the court. This session is great to learn the game as well as refine the skills to develop your player tactically and technically.

You Don't Need Power To Win!

Power isn?t everything in tennis - get to work on your player?s slice with this backspin session!

The lob: Last resort or a sneaky cat and mouse tactic?

Boost your players' lobbing confidence! Teach them how to recover with a defensive lob and catch opponents out of position at the net!

Nail the Approach Shot

Work on your player's approach shots and coming to the net with this plan. Get them sprinting to the ball and hitting it out of reach down the line!
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Ideas For Ball Skills - Tennis

Hey. im doing a camp for tennis in the holidays, but im not actually coaching tennis, ive gota coach them 'ball skills' for like hand and eye coordination etc etc.. Was wondering if anyone had any ideas... ?

Cindy Harvey Coach, England

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