(2) Dynamic stretches (heel flicks, high knees, lunges, swimming)
(5) Warm up game (pulse raiser) passing the tennis balls around the square.
Everyone in the square, moving in a random direction calling for the ball. Passing and catching one handed if their hand eye coordination is good enough.
Emphasis on communication and accuracy.
in more ways than one
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