It is vital to reinforce what the students have learned over the last two weeks by repeating the forehand and backhand drives off the drop bounce feed, but only for a short period of time so that the rest of the class can be spent working on cooperative rallies.
- Begin on the forehand side for only 5 minutes. Remind them of the proper grip and restricted swing on the forehand and backhand.
- Divide into pairs or smaller groups and proceed to a net/wall space. Select the ‘feeder’ for the pair/group.
- Remind the students to line up at the back of the court, allowing enough room for the hitter to swing safely.
- When it is their turn to hit, each student stands sideways to the net/wall, racquet head up (but not too high) and with the correct grip. Student moves to the rear of the line, and the next student steps in to hit.
- Repeat on the backhand side for 5 minutes.
