Tennisexercises for u18

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Players compete in singles or doubles, each holding a racket.
• A hoop is placed in the centre between the teams.
• A baby ball (purple ball) is used, and players must hit the ball into the hoop each time.
• If the opponents cannot return the ball and it bounces twice, the other team scores a point.
• Players may pass to each other but must not obstruct.
• Players move continuously around their hoop to create different angles for the opponent.

• Start with singles, then progress to doubles.
• First, play the ball upwards to yourself and then attempt to score (singles).
• Receive the ball from the opponents, play it upwards (pass to a teammate), and the teammate must play the ball into the hoop (doubles).

• Which pair can hit the ball over the net with the forehand the most times within a set period?
• You may count every successful forehand stroke.
• If the ball goes out, you do not need to start over; you may continue counting.

• Play using only the backhand.
• Use both techniques.

• The players stand in pairs facing each other outside the circle area.
• The circle area is marked with strips, cones, or small markers.
• At the trainer's start signal, they try to tag each other.
• They may only move sideways using side steps.
• Due to health guidelines: Hold a racket in hand and tag with it.
• The goal is to be the first to score 3 points.