Tennisexercises for u15

Execution
  • Have the players stand in a line behind the baseline.
  • The players make lateral shuffle steps one by one along the tramlines.
  • Run along the net.
  • Use an agility ladder.
  • Repeat the series a few times.
drawing Footwork with lateral shuffle steps
Setup
  • Position the players in pairs, one behind the other, facing the wall.
  • One tennis ball per pair.
Execution
  • Player 1 stands closest to the wall and starts by throwing the ball against the wall.
  • Player 2 catches the ball.
  • Meanwhile, Player 1 moves back via the right side and then catches the ball that Player 2 has just thrown against the wall.
  • Repeat at least 20 times.
  • Make the exercise more challenging by catching the ball in a small cone.
Execution
  • Have the players stand in a line behind the baseline.
  • The players perform lateral shuffles one by one between the sidelines towards the net.
  • Upon reaching the net, they jog along the net, between the sidelines on the other side.
  • Jog back along the baseline to rejoin the line.
  • Repeat the sequence a few times.
drawing Footwork lateral shuffle
Execution
  • Divide the players into groups of 2 or 3 and position them on the left side of the court.
  • Give each player a tennis ball.
  • At the start signal, the first player from each group runs with a ball to the right side of the court.
  • Upon reaching the other side, the player places the ball outside the line and runs back as quickly as possible.
  • The next player in the group repeats the action with his or her ball.
  • When all balls are on the right side and the last player is back with the group, the relay is finished.
  • The group whose last player returns first wins.
drawing Relay warm-up
Execution
  • Place the players in a line next to each other. Approximately 1 metre in front of them, place a tennis ball on the ground.
  • Have them stand with their feet slightly apart.
  • Quick steps - dribbling - on the spot.
  • On the trainer's signal, while dribbling, they perform the following actions:
    • Hands on the knees.
    • Hands on the toes.
    • Hands on the shoulders.
    • Hands forward.
    • Hands in the air.
  • When the trainer shouts "Ball!", they must grab the ball as quickly as possible.
  • Repeat and vary the commands for variety.
drawing Warm-up with reaction speed
Execution
  • Have the players stand in a line behind the baseline.
  • Let them make lateral close steps one by one within the tramlines.
  • Then they run along the net.
  • Use an agility ladder for extra challenge.
  • Repeat the sequence a few times.
drawing Footwork on the tramlines
Objective
  • The student is able to execute forehand and backhand techniques in various ways in both doubles and singles play.
  • Identify the principles that apply when constructing a point.
  • Independently initiate and maintain game and practice forms.
  • Participate in the lesson with attention and understanding, focus, diligence, and determination.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively.
  • Apply knowledge of the rules.
Execution
  • The player on the opposite side starts in the middle of the court on the baseline and receives a low ball.
  • The first ball must be played with a slice straight down the line.
  • The player on the trainer's side begins at the singles line with a forehand or backhand, depending on the opposite line of the first ball.
  • Play out the rally.
  • Can you score with a volley? That earns 3 points.
drawing 1 versus 1 play-out match

Introduction

  • The trainer briefly discusses the previous lesson: what did we do and what have you learned?

Technical Focus

  • Zoom in on forehands and backhands.

Tactical Focus

  • Construction of a point.
  • Positioning in doubles.
  • Collaboration and communication.

Execution

  • Try to rally in pairs.
  • Create space and hit the ball into the open space.
  • Experiment with hitting harder, taking the ball earlier, and deliberately slowing down the game.

Variation

  • Use different court lengths to experience how hard, soft, high, low, deep, or shallow the ball should be hit.

Rotation

  • After the ball is hit incorrectly twice, the pair swaps with the waiting pair.
  • Waiting students can monitor the task and participate mentally.
Execution
  • The players stand in the centre of the court.
  • One player delivers the ball using their foot, ensuring the ball bounces in a service box.
  • The other player is required to approach the net.
  • For a lower level: do not approach the net.
Execution
  • The players start in one corner of the court on a mini-tennis court.
  • They try to volley with each other to the opposite side of the court and back again.
  • Count the number of times they can play back and forth.
drawing Practising volleys together
Execution
  • Play the ball straight over.
  • After each stroke, you must touch a point.
  • Move half a metre behind the baseline in the centre.
  • Use only half of the court.