Ball Balance-Touch the Ground

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DESCRIPTION

DRILL TYPE: Ball/Racquet Skills 

A fun drill to work on ball and racket control skills.

SETUP:

  1. Spread out poly spots around the outside of the court and place 1 ball and racquet on the poly spot. ( NOTE: Make sure the poly spots are will spread out for kids safety).

MISSION:

  1. Have the students find a spot and wait for the command to pick up the ball and racquet by the coach.
  2. On command, the students will place the ball on the racket strings and balance the ball.
  3. If they need some help, they can touch the ball with one finger if needed.

THE BALL BALANCE SKILLS:

  1. Roll ball round your racquet.
  2. Turn around in a circle with the ball balance on racquet.
  3. Try to set on the ground.
  4. Do a figure 8 around your knees.
  5. Bend down and touch the ground.

TIPS:

  1. Keep your wrist stiff.
  2. Do not rush.

SAFETY:

  1.  Ensure players are well spread out.

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