Perception · Level 1
Racket ball control
Bounce the ball on the strings alternating faces, heights and the frame.
- Suggested dose
- 3 × 45 s · 15s rest
- Equipment
- Racket + Tennis balls
- Works
- Forearms
- Pattern
- Reaction, Forearm and wrist
How to do it
- Bounce the ball up with the racket.
- Alternate forehand and backhand face.
- Progression: high/low bounces, with the frame, while walking.
Key points
- Firm wrist, soft touch
- Eyes on the ball
Common mistakes
- Hitting very hard
Why it helps your tennis
Feel and control of the racket face.
Related exercises
- Split-step and bouncesAnkle bounces chained with a split-step and a first step to the side.
- Hammer curlElbow flexion with a neutral grip (thumbs up).
- Overhead triceps extensionWith a dumbbell overhead, bend and straighten your elbows.
- Eccentric wrist extensionForearm supported, palm down: lower the dumbbell slowly with the wrist.