Players run around the court and perform a dynamic warm-up by doing basic physical exercises, such as high-knees, shoulder circles etc. Players then start the practice with simple drills based on ball control, such as bouncing the ball with the racket.
At the young age, tennis has to be fun so serious and intense drills are not appropriate for kids. During the warm up, coach has to pay attention to the quality of kids' warm-up to avoid injuries and improve athletic skills.
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