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No-glove block

Catchers

MediumAbout 5 min1–2 + coachCATF007

Blocking without a glove so the body, not the hand, keeps the ball in front.

Original drill sheet (CATF007)

Set up

Steps

1. Coach bounces a tennis ball in
2. Drop and block, thumbs tucked
3. Chest over the ball, chin down, keep it in front
4. Ball aside, reset

Coaching points

• Body blocks, not hands
• Chin down

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