Tennisexercises for u9
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.
Game Description
- 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.
Setup
- 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.
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.
Preparation
- 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.
Correct Ball Toss
- Ensure a consistent and accurate ball toss.
- Place your feet in the correct position for stability and balance.
- Use the hammer grip for an effective service.
- Perform a full pronation during the stroke.
- Ensure a good follow-through for maximum power.
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.
Preparation
- 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.
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.
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.
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
- A backhand is indicated.
- The player alternates playing in one zone and then in the other.
