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Dodge Ball
This is a great, fun drill that kids absolutely love to do!
It improves reaction to the ball, footwork and is an overall good workout for the participants. I must stress the fact that I use low pressure balls which are very light and travel slowly through the air so even though someone might get hit; the balls are too light to hurt.
How it works:
The Pupil can only run inside one service box and cannot pass the lines. The Pro is positioned on the other side of the net and feeds balls gently trying to tap the Pupil with the ball. The feed should be done so that the balls bounce within three feet from the student. The balls should touch them around the knees or waist height. Try not to hit too hard! For every time the ball touches the student, at the end of the game, she/he has to execute a task: push-ups, jumping jacks, jump rope, a lap around the court or any kind of activity that students can benefit from to improve their tennis skills.
Have fun!
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