Throw, Hit and Catch

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DESCRIPTION

DRILL TYPE: Learning to Rally 

A fun game for children to develop their hitting skills.

1. Have players find a partner.

2. Player 1 starts the activity on a poly spot approximately 1 feet inside the baseline and throws the ball underhand to player 2.

3. The partner is positioned on the baseline or service line and is attempting to hit a groundstrokes.

4. Player 1 attempts to catch the groundstroke on the first bounce.

5. Players score a point for each successful throw, hit and catch combination.

6. Players change roles after 10 attempts.

Progression:

1. Players alternate between forehand and backhand.

2. Add a different scoring system to the game:

  • Catching after one bounce- 1 point.
  • If catching on the full- 2 points.

Tips:

1. Players are having trouble catching the balls, use cones.

Safety:

1. Ensure players are well spread out.

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