Two Bounce Catch ( Tennis Skills)

Sportplan has been very helpful in guiding me through my first year...
Bill, Newly qualified coach

DESCRIPTION

DRILL TYPE: Tennis Skills

FOCUS: Hand-eye coordination

EQUIPMENT:

  1. (4) Small Nets
  2. (12) Orange Balls

SETUP:

  1. Players will get a partner, both players are on opposite side of the net, one player has one orange ball.

MISSION:

  1. Players start by playing catch with the ball, bouncing once.
  2. Then progress to letting the ball bounce twice before the player catches the ball.

PROGRESSIONS:

  1. Make it more challenging by saying either One or Two after you toss the ball and players tries to catch the ball that number of bounces.

VARIATION:

  1. Use the same sequence with the players hitting balls rather than catching.

COACHING POINTS

  1. Keep your eyes on the ball.
  2. Keep your knees bent and back straight.

READ MORE
READ LESS
10014428
1010

SIGN UP NOW FOR FREE

  • search our library of 1200+ tennis drills
  • create professional tennis coaching plans
  • or access our tried and tested tennis plans
MORE Coordination / Fun Games

Sportplan App

Give it a try - it's better in the app

X
YOUR SESSION IS STARTING SOON... Join the growing community of tennis coaches plus 1200+ drills and pro tools to make coaching easy.
LET'S DO IT