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Tennis ball pop-ups

Catchers

EasyAbout 5 min1–2 + coachCATF010

Pop-ups off a tennis racquet: mask off, back to the infield, two hands.

Original drill sheet (CATF010)

Set up

Catcher in gear, no glove. Coach 1.5 m in front with tennis balls and a racquet.

You need: Catcher's gear, tennis balls, tennis racquet

Steps

  1. Coach hits a tennis ball straight up
  2. Mask off, find the ball, back to the infield
  3. Call it, catch with two hands
  4. Toss it back, reset

Coaching points

Adjust it

Harder

Hit them higher or lower.