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Piglet Tennis
Lollipop Volleys
Racket Skills
An introduction to how to volley in tennis. Unlike hitting the ball after a bounce where the hitter swings at the ball, when volleying you want to 'push' or 'punch' the ball, stopping abruptly after making contact - like a lollipop lady holding out her stop sign!
Instructions:
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Stand on one side of the net with lots of balls
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Have the hitter stand close to the net with their racket out in front facing you
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Gently throw the ball over the net towards the racket of the hitter
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The hitter attempts to 'push' the ball over the net
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Encourage the hitter to do a push action, it helps to say 'PUSH' each time they try to hit the ball
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