CONDITIONED GAMES RELATED TO THE SERVE AND RETURN OF SERVE: Only move to these conditioned games when the level of the group is appropriate.
- Mini game in the front of the court only, hitting cross courts to other side. Practice serving and getting to the T as quickly as possible
- Mini game in the front of the court only, hitting the ball anywhere in the front. Again, practice serving and getting to the T as quickly as possible
- Cross court game in the front & back of the court. Only hit to the other side. Emphasis on the serve and return of serve and trying to get back to the T
- Regular game, but win an extra point for hitting the serve so it bounces behind the service box and off the side wall
- Regular game, but win an extra point for hitting the return of serve above the service line and straight
KEY POINTS:
- Remind players of the theme, stopping the rally if there is an obvious let, no let and stroke and explain why.
- Challenge players by giving them handicap points if needed
- This is a great opportunity for players to play everyone!!
