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:
Tips:
1. Players are having trouble catching the balls, use cones.
Safety:
1. Ensure players are well spread out.
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