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Tennis Drills For Beginners

When making tennis drills for beginners, it is important to teach the basics of the sport before moving on to more complex strokes. Here, the beginners should be taught step by step and with simple language. The tennis drills should always be simple and only slowly increase in difficulty. The coach should demonstrate the strokes and movements and practice regularly with the beginners to improve their skills. There are several forms of practice that can be used when training tennis with beginners to teach them the basic strokes and improve their skills. One way is to use simple drills to improve hand-eye coordination by throwing beginners light balls that they must hit back with the racket (feeding). Another option is to practice the forehand and backhand strokes in small increments and demonstrate the movements before the beginners execute the strokes themselves.

In addition, various games can be played that are specifically designed for beginners, such as “King of the Court” or “Around the World.” These games improve stroke technique and promote the fun of tennis.

Another option is to practice the serve. Here, the speed and placement of the serve can also be practiced. Practicing strokes with a partner should also be part of tennis drills for beginners by taking turns hitting the ball back. This can also be used to try out different stroke techniques and tactics.

These forms of practice are great for teaching beginners tennis and improving their skills while having fun with the game. It is also important to make the training entertaining to keep the attention of the beginners and to arouse their interest in tennis. Games and drills can help with this. Beginners should feel comfortable and confident during practice to reduce their fear of making mistakes. The coach should give them positive feedback and encourage them to keep practicing.