Tennisexercises for u12

• 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.

• Start with one tagger who is designated.
• The remaining players have a few seconds to run away.
• When the tagger touches someone, they form a chain by holding hands.
• Once the chain consists of four taggers, they split into pairs.
• The pairs try to tag the other players.
• The game continues until only taggers remain.

• Position the players in pairs, one behind the other, facing the wall.
• One tennis ball per pair.

• 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.

• 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.

• Use half a court.
• Place cones on the baseline with a tennis ball on top.
• Place an equal number of cones at the net.

• Have the players run with the tennis ball to the opposite cone.
• Instruct them to place the ball on the cone for 2 seconds.
• Then, pick up the ball again and run back to the starting cone.

• 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.

• Use half a court.
• Place cones on the baseline with a tennis ball on top.
• Place an equal number of cones at the net.

• Have the players run with the tennis ball to the opposite cone.
• Let them place the ball on the cone for 2 seconds.
• Have them pick up the ball again and run back to the starting cone.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.