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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