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Football tennis

Teams keep the ball off the ground on their side and play it over a low cone 'net' with feet, thighs and heads (for older ages). Touch, control and great fun.

U10 to adultAges
4 to 12Players
10 x 6 m courtsArea
10 minsTime

Your assistant coach: turn this drill into a full session, plan the weeks around it and tell me how it went.

โž• Put it in tonight's session๐Ÿ—“ Build my season around itโœ๏ธ Make my own version

Set-up

  • Small court split by a cone line or low barrier.
  • Teams of 2 or 3 each side.

Equipment: Cones or a low barrier, balls

How it works

  1. Volley or play the ball over the line after up to three touches (one bounce allowed).
  2. Point if it lands in and isn't returned.
  3. First to 7, rotate teams.

Coaching points

  • Cushion the first touch up, not away.
  • Set up a teammate on the second touch.
  • Use the inside of the foot for accuracy.

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Make it easier

  • Two bounces allowed

Make it harder

  • No bounces
  • One touch each per side

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