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2 Ball Warm Up

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

Coordination / Fun Games

Five Alive

Separate the whole group into teams of around 5-6. Each team nominates a player to feed first. When ready the feeder throws the ball to each player consecutively until the team has caught 5 balls. The team getting to 5 first shouts Five Alive and win the first point. A new feeder is selected by each team, and the next round begins.

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Jump Rope in and out

Player jumps on the jump rope. Player makes one jump with feet close together and other jump with feet wide apart.

Agility & Fitness

Ladder Both Heels Side

Player goes through the ladder. Player keeps arms on the sides of the body. Player alternates kicking hands while moving heels up and to the side.

Agility & Fitness

Move To The Shot

Coach stands in front of the player. Coach tosses the ball either in front of the player or behind the player. Player moves and hits overhead.

Forehand Drills

Non-dominant hand play

Players rally up and down the middle of the court but with the racket in their non-dominant hand, looking for as much control as they can get. Players count how many balls they can get in in a row between pairs.

Rally Drills

Non-Dominant Warm Up

Players rally up and down the middle of the court while standing on the service line using their non-dominant hand, looking for as much control as they can get.

Agility & Fitness

Two ball tennis

-Without using a net, both players start with a ball. Starting simultaneously with an under arm throw they aim to keep both balls in play for as long as possible.-With more advanced players they can use the net and even rackets.

Coordination / Fun Games

Warm Up - Co-ordination

Great exercise for coordination. Players work on movement (shuffle) combined with control of the upper body what is exact reflection of tennis (movement + control of the racquet). This exercise is great for young players as it is fun and they can cooperate together.

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Warm Up - Racquet, ball and cone

Control over the racquet and ball is a primary step for learning tennis. Players have to perform many various exercises before they will be able to execute tennis strokes. Many skills can be developed in various patterns. In this particular drill, player bounces the ball up 2 times and catches the ball into the cone.

Coordination / Fun Games

Racket Swap Coordination / Fun...

<BR>-Two or more players on each side of the net at the service line with one racket per team.<BR>-The first player hits one shot and passes the racket to the next team player.<BR>-This can be performed in one of the service boxes at first.

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Tennis: 2 Ball Warm Up - Coord...

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

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Developing Coordination- Progr...

Intention: Develop sending and receiving skills through the use of progressive coordination exercises.Following progression 3 Players stand facing each other on the inside and outside tramlines respectively (in a ready, athletic, gorilla position)Players have four balls, each player starts with two balls, and throw the balls underarm between each other.The balls must bounce once before the partner catches the ball.Each player must throw one ball with their right hand and transfer the other ball from their left hand to right hand to then receive the other ball from their partner with their left.As players master a rhythm, they attempt to increase the tempo.

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Relay race Coordination / Fun ...

This is a simple relay race through the cones with some fun variations for your players: First person in each team balances the ball on their strings moving around the cones to the net and back (like an egg and spoon race)<br /><br /> The ball is then passed to the strings of the person next in line, who repeat the run<br /><br /> The first team to finish wins the race

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Tennis: Throw and Catch - Coor...

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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Developing Coordination- Progr...

Intention: Develop sending and receiving skills through the use of progressive coordination exercises. Following progression 2 Players stand facing each other on the inside and outside tramlines respectively (in a ready, athletic, gorilla position) Players have three balls, one player starts with 2 and the other with one, and throw the balls underarm between each other. The balls must bounce once before the partner catches the ball. Each player must throw the ball with their right hand and catch the other ball with their left. Once the ball has been caught it must be passed between the hands in preparation for the throw and free up the left hand for the catch. As players master a rhythm, they attempt to increase the tempo.

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Ghosts Coordination / Fun Game...

<BR>-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.<BR>-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).<BR>-The winner is the player who is last one alive!!

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Mini Tennis 1 Coordination / F...

Players rally groundstokes to groundstrokes (down the line)

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Developing Coordination- Progr...

<p dir="ltr">Intention: Develop sending and receiving skill through the use of progressive coordination exercises. Players stand facing each other on the inside and outside tramlines respectively (in a ready, athletic, "gorilla position") Players start with one ball and throw the ball underarm between each other. The ball must bounce once before the partner catches the ball. Each player must throw the ball with their right hand and catch the ball with their left. Once the ball has been caught it must be passed between the hands in preparation for the throw. As players master a rhythm, they attempt to increase the tempo.

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Mini Tennis Warm up (2) Coordi...

Players rally groundstrokes to groundstrokes (Crosscourt)

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Tennis: Bounce down ladder - C...

Ladder is set in front of a player. The player tries to bounce the ball down with the racquet and hit each ball in the next square of a ladder.

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Tennis: Bounce up Ladder - Coo...

Lay out one agility ladder.Player controls the ball by bouncing the ball up.Player lets the ball land one time inside a ladder box and one time outside the ladder.

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Donkey Coordination / Fun Game...

Players hit one ball before running round the court to the other end. Each player gets 3 lives and loses one if they make a mistake, or fail to get into position on time. Alternatively players can collect letters for each mistake they make until they spell a work (like donkey). The winner is the one left standing. The coach can state at any time for the players to change direction in the way they are running around the court, even mid rally!

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Round the World 2 Coordination...

<BR>-Pick two teams, one team are the hitters, the other the runners.<BR>-The hitters take it in turns to hit the ball over the net, back to the feeder or to a designated area.The coach has to choose the target according to players level of ability. <BR>-The team scores a point each time a shot is hit to the agreed target.<BR>-The runners take it in turn to run around the outside of the court, back to the team like relay race.<BR>-Once all of the running team have done a round they shout stop, and the points of the hitting team freeze.<BR>-The teams then swap sides and the new hitting team has to beat their score.

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Two ball tennis Coordination /...

<BR>-Without using a net, both players start with a ball. Starting simultaneously with an under arm throw they aim to keep both balls in play for as long as possible.<BR>-With more advanced players they can use the net and even rackets.

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Shake on it! Coordination / Fu...

Players work together in pairs, each pair using the double service box as their area and with rackets not needed.Pairs start by standing facing each other and holding hands with their left hand as if shaking hands.With one ball between 2 players, players 'rally' by patting the ball to each other using their linked arms as the net.Pairs are working co-operatively to see who can get the longest rally.Players must keep their feet moving to get in the right position for each 'shot', dancing around the ball with adjustment steps whilst still staying linked to their partner.The pair with the longest rally after 5 minutes wins. After this pairs swap hands to attempt this with their non playing hand.</div>

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Speedy Gonzales Coordination /...

This is a speed development drill for tennis. Players line up along the outer tram line to start the race. Players run to the inner tram line and return back to the outer line, without stopping they run to the centre service line and return again, and then continue also run to both tram lines at the far end. The players will touch each line with their hand before moving to the next line.

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Hit the Cone Coordination / Fu...

<BR>Start with one marker on the floor. The player must hit the ball upwards and get the ball to land on the marker, (5 points for each success.)<BR>- Now get the players into pairs, taking it in turns to hit the same cone (still 5 points each time.)<BR>-Now give them two cones, placed about 1-2 metres apart and get them to aim for each others markers (10 points)They must let the ball bounce before the hit it.<BR>-This is now a basic rally.

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Tennis: Throw low rally - Coor...

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.

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Mini Tennis 3 Coordination / F...

2 players volley down the line to groundstrokes (second volley position)

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Tennis: Hit and hurdle - Coord...

The coach feeds the ball to the player, and the player hits a backhand stroke. If the ball is hit inside the court player runs, puts the hurdle and runs over it. The player's goal is to put all the hurdles.

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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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Divots! Coordination / Fun Gam...

Scatter some cones (divots) across the area, some the right way up, and some upside down. Split the group into two teams - 'Hackers and Greenkeepers' - and spread them out across the area. On the word 'Go' the Hackers run round turning the divots upside down and the Greenkeepers must turn them the right way up.

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Tennis: Rakattack (coordinatio...

In pairs with a racket in between players. The children should throw the ball underarm trying to hit the racket. Points scored for every hit.

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Non-stop alternate shots Coord...

Players are playing the point out from the hand but are taking it in turns to hit alternate shots with their partner.Pairs take it in turns to feed the first ball in but as soon as the point has finished the next ball can be fed in immediately. Players can play first to 11 points before switching partners and after 3 rotations the individual players' totals are added up.

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Tennis: Move the cone - Coordi...

Each player has own area with cones placed all around, and players start bouncing the ball up and they try to hit own cone. If the cone is hit, the player takes the cone and puts on the other player's area. The goal is to move as many cones to the other player as possible.

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Rally With Two Racquets Coordi...

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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Around the World Coordination ...

Rally with the coach in a round robin system. Players hit one shot and then run to the back of the queue. For variation use one racquet. After each shot players must pass the racquet on to the next player.

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Tennis: Balance with coordinat...

Player jumps on jump rope using only left leg.Player performs 2 jumps on each side of the line.Player moves forward and at one point starts to moving back.

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Forehand plus development Coor...

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

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New Approach to Backhand Rally

Approach the backhand by starting with the fundamentals. Get players movement up to scratch to be in the best position to make an effective stroke.

Learning The Backhand Half Volley

To learn the basics of a backhand half-volley shot at the net and make it an automatic response for players dealing with shots at their legs.

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.

I want to have a solid backhand!

Help develop your young players' backhand and get on track to succeed on court, with this session!

Forehand-based Session for Kids: Ball Perception

It?s the stroke everybody enjoys playing the most, and can be the most dangerous stroke to play, so let?s enjoy learning it! See the kids hit forehands with smiles on their faces!

Forehand introduction to clay-court season

Work on your player’s movement on clay courts with this forehand session, so they can reach the shot and pull off the big groundstroke

Federer's forehand for kids

Get your players hitting forehands like the great man himself!

Fun Coordination and Alternative hand Skills

Find out how coordinated your players are with this fun peripheral vision and alternative hand skills session

Agility and coordination - Sharpen their senses!

Say no to heavy footed players. Improve your players' reactions with this fast footwork session - working in pairs on their acceleration, agility and reaction speed

Hitting the backhand with the right footwork!

Watch your players glide around the court, with this backhand session plan. Focus on perfecting the right footwork and see those groundstrokes sail down the line!

Controlling the depth of the ball

Mix your player?s game up and work on their depth when hitting different shots - from the backhand volley to the inside-out forehand. Stun their opponents with variety!

Target oriented practice for kids

Improve your player’s accuracy with simple target games, which will leave them with a smile on their face!

Take your Return, to the next level!

Take your player?s service returns to the next level, with a series of drills to get them returning like pro?s!

Improving Key Skills For Juniors

Use this session plan to help your players’ confidence and skills grow, by putting in use of key skills that are required in the game.

Recognising where the ball is going to land

Don't react at the last minute. Teach players to read the ball and anticipate where it'll land with this anticipation, depth and shot preparation session
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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

Are there any drills to improve co-ordination and consistency?

Do you have any drills that could help an adult develop better co-ordination and consistency

Carrie Bateman Coach, England

How to plan 4 progressive lessons?

Hi, I'm on Level 2 Tennis Assistant Coach course, and have a task to plan 4 progressive lessons, explaining the objectives,overall aims and what the players should be able to do before they move onto the next lesson. I did my Level 1 11 years ago, so I'm a bit out of touch. Can any one help please?

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What to teach first?

Hello. I have question for you all. What to teach first, for example a kid who is 6 years old? I am starting tennis coach career, so I need advices of you all. Thanks. :))

Mateo Coach, Bosnia and Herzegovina

begginer tennis lesson age 5years

Please provide a structured 5 year old begginner lesson

Florence Madzimbamuto Coach, South Africa

Hand eye coordination

I like this drill. I also have this drill in my arsenal with addition of run around the other part of court after the third/fourth ball. ideal for 1.5 students, able to make contact with ball 50/50 or better.

Tim De Coach, United Arab Emirates

fun co ordination ball skills

l have kids still struggling to catch and do motor skills how best can l tackle that ?

Bonaventula Coach, Zimbabwe
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