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Tennis: Warm up

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Players perform their own individual warm up routines.

Warm up should include moderate running and dynamic stretching.

Coach sets up a few stations to work on skills related to the session's goal.

COACHING POINTS

Player stands on the balance platform and throws the ball against the wall while trying to maintain proper balance.

Knowing how to control the body will help players to execute tennis strokes successfully while being under pressure.

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