Ball Skill Development
Get a "feel" for the ball!
- Racket sports involve judging the speed of the hit, the height of the hit, the force applied, all elements that assist the anticipated movement to the ball.
- Rebounding, whether it be from a wall, or off the opponent's racket/bat, is a necessary element for judging and anticipating, and an imperative part of getting a "feel" of the hit.
- Once having gained some confidence with the rebounding by bouncing the ball, then progress to volley rebounding drills which will increase the awareness and help reading the cues given by the opponent.
Roll the Ball into a targetRolling Skills Depending on the age of the children, start off with a large ball and a small distance between the target. As the children become more accurate change the skill by changing the ball, and increasing the distance from the target. In pairs children sit, legs apart to form a barrier, roll the ball to each other. Rebounding - Roll the ball to rebound back off a wall. More Pics...An Easy way to Start the HittingDrive the ball into a target Hold the racket, hit the ball Continually pat the ball Continual driving into a target Forehand volley ball toss |
Bounce and CatchIn Pairs
Throw the ball against the wall and catch. Hit the ball to the wall with your hand. Groups Form a circle:
More Pics...Continuously hit the ball into a targetControlled hits moving back Backhand Wall Pats |
Bounce and Catch Ball on the RacketThese drills when completed successfully repeatedly show that finesse is developing in the touch. In Pairs Working with a partner to repeatedly perform these drill requires judgment, accuracy, and a "feel" for the speed of the hit.
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Hitting GamesAll hitting games will develop agility, movement, judgement, anticipation, and hand eye co-ordination skills, eg
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