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Wall ball

Infield At home

EasyAbout 10 minAny number

Short hops off a wall with a tennis ball. The quickest way to build soft hands, and it can be done anywhere.

Set up

Solid wall, tennis ball, about 3 m back. Glove optional.

You need: Tennis ball, wall

Steps

  1. Forehand short hops: 25
  2. Backhand short hops: 25
  3. Alternate sides: 25
  4. Bare-hand: 25

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Step further back so the ball reaches you on two bounces.

Harder

Move closer and throw harder at the wall.