For beginners in tennis, exercises for eye-hand coordination are of great importance; for example, to be able to judge the balls correctly, to handle the balls or to promote dexterity in general. Here are some exercises that can be done with the tennis ball:
On the move:
Throw and catch the ball with one hand (train both sides).
Throw and catch 2 balls at the same time.
Throw 2 balls at the same time: Throw ball 2 to the left and catch it with the right hand, throw ball 2 to the right and catch it with the left hand.
Throw 2 balls up at the same time so that they meet in the air and catch them again.
Throw the ball up, touch it with any part of your body (e.g. foot, knee, head) and catch it again.
Throw 2 balls up and catch them with your hands crossed.
Throw the ball up, perform an exercise (e.g. 360-degree turn) and catch it again.
Bounce the ball with one hand (train both sides - also alternate between left and right bouncing).
Bounce 2 balls at the same time.
Bounce the ball, occasionally play the ball upwards with your foot, continue bouncing.
With partner (integrate small sideways shifts):
Players 1 and 2 throw a ball to each other at the same time and catch their partner's pass (both sides train).
Players 1 and 2 throw 2 balls to each other at the same time and catch their partner's passes. If necessary, drop the balls crosswise.
Players 1 and 2 pass a ball to each other at the same time and catch their partner's pass, passing one ball on the ground and the other ball directly in the air.
Players 1 and 2 pass 2 balls to each other at the same time and catch their partner's pass, passing one ball on the ground and the other ball directly in the air.
