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Backhand into wobble target

In this drill, the player works on hitting with high trajectory over the net. This exercise forces players to swing from low to high to achieve good consistency. Visual target gives immediate feedback to kids about the previous shot. Young players love fun games so coaches have to prepare the lesson with this thought in mind. More interesting targets we put on the court, more motivated the players are to work hard and fight. That's why coaches should always change targets to make a quality lesson with youngsters.

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Five Alive Coordination / Fun ...

Separate the whole group into teams of around 5-6. Each team nominates a player to feed first. When ready the feeder throws the ball to each player consecutively until the team has caught 5 balls. The team getting to 5 first shouts Five Alive and win the first point. A new feeder is selected by each team, and the next round begins.

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Racket Swap Coordination / Fun...

<BR>-Two or more players on each side of the net at the service line with one racket per team.<BR>-The first player hits one shot and passes the racket to the next team player.<BR>-This can be performed in one of the service boxes at first.

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Mini Tennis Warm up (2) Coordi...

Players rally groundstrokes to groundstrokes (Crosscourt)

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Speedy Gonzales Coordination /...

This is a speed development drill for tennis. Players line up along the outer tram line to start the race. Players run to the inner tram line and return back to the outer line, without stopping they run to the centre service line and return again, and then continue also run to both tram lines at the far end. The players will touch each line with their hand before moving to the next line.

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Relay race Coordination / Fun ...

This is a simple relay race through the cones with some fun variations for your players: First person in each team balances the ball on their strings moving around the cones to the net and back (like an egg and spoon race)<br /><br /> The ball is then passed to the strings of the person next in line, who repeat the run<br /><br /> The first team to finish wins the race

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Donkey Coordination / Fun Game...

Players hit one ball before running round the court to the other end. Each player gets 3 lives and loses one if they make a mistake, or fail to get into position on time. Alternatively players can collect letters for each mistake they make until they spell a work (like donkey). The winner is the one left standing. The coach can state at any time for the players to change direction in the way they are running around the court, even mid rally!

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Two ball tennis Coordination /...

<BR>-Without using a net, both players start with a ball. Starting simultaneously with an under arm throw they aim to keep both balls in play for as long as possible.<BR>-With more advanced players they can use the net and even rackets.

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Bounce down ladder Coordinatio...

Ladder is set in front of a player. The player tries to bounce the ball down with the racquet and hit each ball in the next square of a ladder.

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Around the World Coordination ...

Rally with the coach in a round robin system. Players hit one shot and then run to the back of the queue. For variation use one racquet. After each shot players must pass the racquet on to the next player.

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Mini Tennis 3 Coordination / F...

2 players volley down the line to groundstrokes (second volley position)

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Shake on it! Coordination / Fu...

Players work together in pairs, each pair using the double service box as their area and with rackets not needed.Pairs start by standing facing each other and holding hands with their left hand as if shaking hands.With one ball between 2 players, players 'rally' by patting the ball to each other using their linked arms as the net.Pairs are working co-operatively to see who can get the longest rally.Players must keep their feet moving to get in the right position for each 'shot', dancing around the ball with adjustment steps whilst still staying linked to their partner.The pair with the longest rally after 5 minutes wins. After this pairs swap hands to attempt this with their non playing hand.</div>

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Throw low rally Coordination /...

Targets are set to give a visual feedback to players. Players rally with each other, with both having to throw the ball below the upper bar.Sending and receiving are basic skills that all tennis players should be able to execute properly. Ability to catch the ball and throw it with a controlled motion helps players to learn tennis strokes in a quicker way. Coach should vary the targets of throwing according to the level of the kids.

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Forehand stations Coordination...

Cones (stations) are set on the player's side and the player starts from the first station. The coach feeds the ball to the first station and the player hits forehand. If the ball is hit inside the court player moves to the next station.

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Two things at once? Coordinati...

Players rally co-operatively down the middle of the court, standing between the service and baselines.However, they both must feed a ball in at the same time, so effectively there are 2 balls in play at once.Players try to get the longest rally they can within a certain set time period.</div>

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Hit and hurdle Coordination / ...

The coach feeds the ball to the player, and the player hits a backhand stroke. If the ball is hit inside the court player runs, puts the hurdle and runs over it. The player's goal is to put all the hurdles.

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The Volley Train Coordination ...

- Volley to each others Forehand only.<BR>-The first pair to successfully complete the task is the winner.<BR>- If it breaks down, go to the back of the queue.<br>This then can be done with backhand volley only.

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Move the cone Coordination / F...

Each player has own area with cones placed all around, and players start bouncing the ball up and they try to hit own cone. If the cone is hit, the player takes the cone and puts on the other player's area. The goal is to move as many cones to the other player as possible.

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Round the World 2 Coordination...

<BR>-Pick two teams, one team are the hitters, the other the runners.<BR>-The hitters take it in turns to hit the ball over the net, back to the feeder or to a designated area.The coach has to choose the target according to players level of ability. <BR>-The team scores a point each time a shot is hit to the agreed target.<BR>-The runners take it in turn to run around the outside of the court, back to the team like relay race.<BR>-Once all of the running team have done a round they shout stop, and the points of the hitting team freeze.<BR>-The teams then swap sides and the new hitting team has to beat their score.

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Fast team work Coordination / ...

<BR>-Players rally on a full court.<BR>-There can be two or more players on each side of the net starting from the baseline.<BR>-Using one racket per team the first player hits one shot and passes the racket to the next team player.<BR>-Points are won if the opposing side hits the ball outside of singles court or into the net.

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Distance To The Forehand Coord...

Player starts on the baseline.Coach feeds the balls to the forehand side.Player jumps on left leg and executes forehand on left leg.<br>

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Non-stop alternate shots Coord...

Players are playing the point out from the hand but are taking it in turns to hit alternate shots with their partner.Pairs take it in turns to feed the first ball in but as soon as the point has finished the next ball can be fed in immediately. Players can play first to 11 points before switching partners and after 3 rotations the individual players' totals are added up.

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Tennis: Bounce on Racket, Catc...

Player bounces the ball up in the air using racket in the dominant hand.Coach throws another ball to the left side of the player.Player tries to catch the ball with free hand while still bouncing the ball on the racket with the dominant hand.

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Throw and Catch Coordination /...

Players stay on the opposite sites of the net. Player A throws the ball underhand with dominant hand in cross court direction. Player B catches the ball and throws it back.

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Bluff Doubles Game Doubles Dri...

Players are effectively playing a game of touch-doubles, so the ball is fed in and the point played out within the service boxes, with the tramlines being out.Players must use touch and feel as no pace or power can be use to win the point. They can volley and the ball is allowed to bounce as in normal tennis.However, each player only has to look after their own service box quarter. Balls which land in their zone are the only ones they are responsible for retrieving. If they so wish, they can poach and intercept balls in the other players' box, but the player next to them is not going to cover their back and switch sides as in normal doubles.

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Plus and Minus Rewards Rally D...

Players play the point out from their hand in a full court as normal.If they win the point with a clear winner or by forcing an error from their opponent they get plus 1 point. However, if they make an unforced error of any kind, they get minus 1 point.Players can play until 1 player reaches plus or minus 7 points.

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24 minutes - Rallying rotation...

<div class=&quot;practiceText&quot;>The ball is fed in by the coach, or a waiting player, and players 1 and 2 rally the ball, moving each other around the full court in a co-operative manner.Players are constructing points but at a slightly lessened tempo and with greater control. Players work like this for 2 minutes, before one player is replaced by player 3, for the next 2 minutes.The idea is that players are working in this manner for 4 minutes at a time and resting then for 2 minutes until the 24 minutes are completed.</div>

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The Serve for Juniors

Develop your juniors serve by starting with the fundamentals. As such a vital part of the game, making training effective yet enjoyable is a must, so use this session to get the best from your players.

I want to have a solid backhand!

Help develop your young players' backhand and get on track to succeed on court, with this session!

Target oriented practice for kids

Improve your player’s accuracy with simple target games, which will leave them with a smile on their face!
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Tennis fund day activities

Hi I am organizing a family fun day for kids and parents in my After School tennis program and I am looking for fun games for both parents and kids to play. Give me some of your great ideas. Bradley

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Tennis drills / games for beginners

Hi I have run out of ideas for my pupils, they get board hitting balls for 30min. What games can I play with them especailly if I only have 1 pupil at a time. Age 5-10years. THANK YOU Claire

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pres school workouts

i m looking for a book that can give me warm ups, fun active games, exercises for pre school children starting the basics of tennis

sian pepper Coach, England

Are there coaching plans for children's tennis?

Are there any drills or lesson plans for coaching children's tennis?

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classes need example for children, including games,

classes need example for children, including games,

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tennis fun game for the kids

hi.my name is menn,could you send me a new fun game for the kids?thanks

menn Coach, Laos

begginer tennis lesson age 5years

Please provide a structured 5 year old begginner lesson

Florence Madzimbamuto Coach, South Africa

First time Coaching

It's my first time coaching I need some advice?

steven chiriboga Coach, United Kingdom

Fun game play ideas for year 3...

I am teaching only 4 lessons to year 3 and need some good ideas to cover the basic strokes and game play?

Sue Blackmore Coach, England

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