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Tennis: Jump Rope Alternate Legs

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Player jumps on the jump rope. Player performs alternate footwork (left-right-left-right).

COACHING POINTS

Coach should explain that it is similar what players do on the tennis court so they shouldn’t jump too high over the ground but rather make quick low jumps.

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