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Serve Development in the Orange Stage

Detailed analysis of serve technique in the Orange stage, with in-depth comments and coaching keys for developing young players.

From a caterpillar to a butterfly – two-handed backhand

In this analysis, we superimposed the same player on a two-handed backhand in three age groups - 10, 11 and 13.

Teaching different stances with a Rotational ball throw

Rotational throwing drills help players understand open and closed stances by linking body rotation and balance to simple movement tasks.

Do not let the players hit without recovering

Design drills that connect every hit with an active recovery to improve positioning, rhythm, and readiness for the next shot.

Attack the ball with the legs

Explosive steps after the split step help players get behind the ball early and avoid reaching, leading to better balance and cleaner contact.

Understanding how to use the correct steps to recover

Learn when to switch from side-steps to crossover steps to recover faster and stay balanced when pulled wide on the court.

Learning to Decelerate for Better Control

True ball control comes from mastering acceleration and deceleration. This drill develops feel, rhythm, and precise depth control.

Improving the footwork to the ball and back

Improve footwork with the "Beat The Bounce" rule in this footwork exercise. Enhance timing and coverage skills with this fun drill.

Improving the footwork to the ball and back

Improve footwork with the "Beat The Bounce" rule in this footwork exercise. Enhance timing and coverage skills with this fun drill.

Getting young players to feel comfortable with the Continental grip

This drill will help young players to feel more comfortable using a Continental grip.

Bounce course for learning the continental grip

The kids should bounce the ball through a slalom course using their newly learned continental grip. They are only allowed to use their forehand side, ...

Quickly reach the height of the ball bounce

Starting with top-level tennis, we break down the requirement "Beat the bounce—be faster than the ball impact" lower hand and give kids in the green ...

Imitate movements

The player at the front receives a series of shots after the coach passes the ball, and the players behind imitate the run and hitting ...

Recognize situations and adjust positions

Die Positionen je nach Situation zu verändern und sinnvoll anzupassen, ist ein wichtiges kognitives Thema im Bereich Taktik erwerben in der Stufe grün.

Introduction to volleyball tennis with control stroke

Die Spieler im Kleinfeld bereiten hier das klassische Volleyballtennis im Doppel vor. In dieser methodischen Vorstufe darf der letzte Spieler den Ball noch einmal mit ...

Differential learning on return as a partner exercise

This partner exercise in group training practices two different areas.

Using the Swiss Ball to Improve Footwork

Improving footwork is crucial in youth tennis. Using a large ball, players roll it back and forth with both hands to enhance agility and athleticism. ...

Start practice focusing on the split step

The young players practice split-step timing while hitting the ball, focusing on the ball and their partner. They verbalize "split" when their partner begins the ...

Split step exercises with a stepper

Mastering the split step in tennis footwork requires precise timing and execution of the push-off impulse and stretch-shortening cycles. Children should practice pushing off in ...

Using the Traffic light system to teach tactics

In this drill, players must execute a tactical maneuver based on color signals. The use of a traffic light system is effective, with clear and ...

Basic 10 and under tactic

This video discusses the most important tactical concepts for players under 10.

Learning overhead by differentiation

The children are given an overhead and, when asked, are instructed to perform strokes that at first glance seem completely nonsensical.

Running volleys with different racquet types

Children should practice volleying while running and switch rackets after each volley. The difficulty increases with different types of racquets, such as paddle, baseball, or ...

Open the hand on a forehand volley

The wrist is important for "decelerating" or slowing down fast balls. In this TennisGate workshop, Matthias first methodically introduces the kids to this topic and ...
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