Posted on Dec 16, 2007 under The Physical Game |
This drill improves forward and backward movement, touch, and control. It provides a great workout when done properly.
Divide the group into two teams of equal numbers (if possible); Team A and Team B. Everyone will go three times and follow the pattern outlined in the above diagram above. The star marks the halfway point so if both players are at the star at the exact same time, the race is a tie. The purpose is to determine the fastest team.
Player #1 lies down on his back so that his waist is on the baseline, Player #2 starts near the back fence. When the Instructor (I) yells go, #1 gets up and sprints towards the net and #2 also sprints forward. The one who reaches the net first wins. #3 and #4 go next and #1 and #2 switch places. The Instructor (I) can also have #2 try to tag #1 before he can reach the net, which is both fun and competitive at the same time!
Posted on Dec 16, 2007 under The Physical Game |
2 Touches
#1, #2, #3 start at the end of the ladder and just try to touch both feet inside every square as fast as possible. They must go in one at a time. In order to be good , the feet must not stay on the ground long. One goes after the other and they will watch and improve to keep up with their peers.
Karoke Step
#1, #2, #3 start sideways to the ladder and must do the karoke or crossover step in each hole. There is a distinct rhythm to this and speed should increase as they develop the rhythm and timing.
Two in Two Out
This is very similar to hopscotch. You jump with both feet in Box 1, then both feet must be outside Box 2, and then repeat. This drill works on explosion, and builds legs to increase push off power needed in tennis.
Posted on Dec 16, 2007 under The Physical Game |
These four drills are great for circuit conditioning. You can substitute other drills, but the purpose is to perform a variety of fun conditioning drills that keep the players in great shape for their competitive tennis seasons.
#2 runs forward to the service line, then slides to the alley and back to the other alley. Then #2 moves to the net and back to the baseline.
#5 starts facing the fence with back towards the Instructor. The Instructor throws a ball right or left. #5 must turn when it bounces and try to react and catch it before it bounces again.
#1 starts behind the line and must pick up a ball and return it to the baseline. After all six balls have been brought to the baseline, #1 must return all six balls to their original spots.
#3 and #4 lie down on their backs on the court with their feet toward the center. At the coach’s “go,” they must get up and sprint over the center mark. This race builds explosive muscles and is a fun, competitive drill all players enjoy.
Posted on Dec 13, 2007 under The Physical Game |
All players form a circle around the coach. Players begin by shuffling in a clockwise direction for 1 minute. After each shuffle, the group does one exercise; first exercise - 20 push-ups. Then the group shuffles for one minute the other way; second exercise - 40 crunches. The group then does cross over steps for one minute, followed by the third exercise - 15 frog jumps. Next, the group crosses over the other direction; fourth exercise - 15 kangaroo jumps. Finally, the group slides to the left; exercise - leg lifts. The group slides right; exercise - scissor kicks.
Volley Lunges: Players begin on one side and do pretend volley lunges across two courts and rest. Then return to the starting point. Coach must emphasize proper form and slow speed.
