This is a great exercise to work on control, adjustment and collaboration. Two players hold a stick with their non-dominant hand, each one holding one end of the same stick.
Introducing the Slice Forehand with the Use of a Swiss Ball Step 1
A large ball is a great tool to teach players about spin. Holding the ball in front of them and having them work on rotating the ball backwards by brushing it, is an excellent way to help them understand what slice is all about.
Ball Thieve
The children put their racquets on the ground in a circle around another racquet with 12 balls, two balls per player.
Bambinis – Footwork Practice with the Swiss Ball
Two players start in the middle of the baseline. One player gets ready to move on his/her toes. The coach rolls a ball to the left or right of the player. The player runs rolls the ball back and recovers to the middle. This is a great way to introduce tennis specific movement. As the players improve the coach can …
Groundstroke after Cone Touches
The coach calls the color of the cone that the player should touch. After 3 touches he feeds a short ball, which the player has to hit over the net with solid technique.
Speed Jumping over the Line with Both Feet
The players jump over a line back and forth as fast as possible. This exercise works on speed and balance.
Serve Practice
Players practice their serve. They hit serves to an open court without a returner and work on their technique.
The First Volley Rally
The coach and the players rally hitting only volleys. Ideally they want to keep the ball in play for at least 6 shots.