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Tennis: Balanced jumping (inside)

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Player stands between the hurdles. Player jumps over the right hurdle and lands on the inside leg (left). Player jumps back to the starting position and performs another jump over the second hurdle. Player lands on the inside leg (right).

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Balance is crucial not only in offensive situations but in a whole game of tennis so players should work on this aspect to improve their skills. Landing on the inside leg is a demanding task so coach should adjust the obstacles (hurdles) to the fitness level of players.

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Between the legs:

The coach rolls the ball in different directions, whilst the player moves with shuffle step and let the ball roll through the legs.

Agility & Fitness

Balanced Crossover Jumps:

Set up 2 hurdles slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
Player performs crossover jumps with left leg.
Player jumps between the hurdles with right leg and lands on left leg outside the hurdles.
Player keep balance on left leg. Right leg is always the leg between the two hurdles.

Agility & Fitness

Balance on one leg catch:

The coach stands in front of the player, and alternates throwing to the right and left side. The player jumps, catches the ball and keeps the balance on the outside leg. The player then repeats this pattern on both sides.

Agility & Fitness

Balance the right:

3 cones are set behind the player on the right side. The player takes one ball and jumps backward on right leg toward the cone. The player places the ball on the cone and repeats this pattern to the rest of balls/cones.

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