· Place cones or markers on the service box, to build a arena · The two players have to stand on opposite sides of the net and stand in the arena · One player hits the ball over the net to start the rally · The receiving player have to hit the ball across the net using forehand and the player that started it has to do it as well. · The players are to see how many times they can hit the ball across to their partner, well hitting within the arena
Variation: · Using backhand instead of forehand · If needed, make it have a score, so that they are able to compete against each other and see who wins · Make them move to the different service box to play This enables for the players to control the ball, well using the forehand technique in a small arena
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