My Daddy / My Coach No. 21
In this tennis lesson, you see how I teach my 8 and 9-year-old daughters how to attack the short ball - a key skill that helps players finish the points.
In this lesson…
This session shows:
✅ How to identify a short ball and prepare for it
✅ Footwork and positioning for attacking mid-court shots
✅ Technical cues for putting the ball away aggressively
✅ Real reactions, corrections, and coaching moments
✅ A fun, engaging learning experience between the coach and players
👨👧 Who is this for?
✔️ Parents teaching their kids tennis
✔️ Junior tennis coaches
✔️ Anyone who wants to see real, live coaching with young players
This coaching lesson is part of the How To Teach Tennis program, with many more lessons, tips, and drills.
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Equipment for this lesson
Tennis ball machine
Feeds the same ball every time, so players can groove a stroke like this one without a partner.
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