Activity
Eastern Grip Drills
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Tennis
Technique: Gripping
Eastern Grip Drills
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to hold the Eastern grip correctly.
Students will be able to execute basic forehand and backhand strokes using the Eastern grip.
Description Of Activity
Grip Review:
Quickly review the Eastern grip and its key characteristics.
Forehand Drills:
Have students practice hitting forehand groundstrokes against a wall or using a rebound net.
Focus on using the Eastern grip and making contact with the ball in front of their body.
Backhand Drills:
Have students practice hitting backhand groundstrokes against a wall or using a rebound net.
Focus on using the Eastern grip and making contact with the ball on the backhand side.
Variations
Have students practice hitting different types of shots (e.g., topspin, slice, flat) with the Eastern grip.
Introduce partner drills, such as short rallies and feeding drills.
Coaching Tips
Encourage students to keep their wrist loose and relaxed.
Emphasize the importance of making contact with the ball in front of their body for the forehand and on the backhand side for the backhand.
Provide feedback on grip position, stroke mechanics, and ball contact.
Equipment/Material Required
Tennis rackets
Tennis balls
Wall or rebound net