Coaching Kids Tennis: Power, Control & Fun Drills

Coaching Kids Tennis: Power, Control & Fun Drills

This session focuses on:
✅ Forehand technique (cross-court & down-the-line)
✅ Footwork, balance, and energy drills
✅ Power vs. control — learning to swing fast but stay consistent
✅ Making tennis fun for kids while building skills for the future
Chapters:
00:00 – Warm-up laps & movement around the court
00:29 – First forehand swings & fun reactions
01:02 – Learning to swing faster with control
01:27 – Keeping the racket close & building power
02:23 – Forehand down-the-line explained
03:06 – Slowing down swings & improving grip
04:24 – Correct arm position for more power
05:15 – Introducing tennis terms (cross-court, down-the-line)
06:35 – Footwork drills: straighter arms & less jumping
07:39 – Low shots & better ball control
08:38 – Straightening arms & bending knees for consistency
10:12 – Technique correction: racket finish & side positioning
11:02 – Challenge: hitting more balls in a row
11:21 – Cross-court practice
12:19 – Slower swings & ball height control
13:10 – Rally focus: more forward, more consistent
14:05 – Power forehands & motivation
14:36 – Wrap-up & final laps

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