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Racquet balance drills--
age 4-7

   
 
Drills:
  Racquet balance drills--
age 4-7
  Bump-up tennis-solo --
ages 4-10
  Throw three in a row --
ages 6-10
  Bump-up tennis with a partner --
ages 6-10
  Groundstroke progression--
ages 4-10
  Run the lines --
ages 6-10

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Balance a beanbag (easier) or ball (harder) on the racquet strings while holding the racquet with:

  • Two hands
  • One hand
  • Palm up
  • Palm down

While:

  • Standing on one foot
  • Squatting
  • Rolling the ball around on the racquet, changing directions
  • Walking to the coach

Have the children balance a beanbag on their racquets and walk forward, backward, right and left at the instructor’s signal. Then have them follow a leader around the court.

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