QuickStart Tennis - Ages 5 & 6: Koosh Ball Pass

Celebrate Tennis Month in May with the USTA by getting your children involved with the lifetime sport. Today, we highlight a teamwork exercise called the "Koosh Ball Pass" Use one Koosh ball or beanbag for each pair. Have the players begin by standing close together with their racquets, passing the Koosh ball back and forth from one racquet to the other. After several successful trials, have them move back so they have to use a gentle toss to get the Koosh ball from one racquet to the other. Add a challenge by tossing the Koosh ball low, high and even adding a creative catch, such as standing on one leg, between the legs, just above the ground, on one knee, etc. Let the kids be creative with their catch. For more information about Tennis Month, check out http://www.usta.com/PlayNow/TennisMonth.aspx For more about QuickStart Tennis, head to http://quickstarttennis.com Copyright 2010, USTA.com