Tennis Instruction - Agility and quickness drills for kids - Fitness Drills

Two things are clear about kids and all movement sports. First, that good footwork and movement skills are among the primary ingredients for success. Second is that our responsibility as coaches and parents is to help the children succeed. Why? Because without some degree of success, children can lose self-esteem and not want to continue. Since we all know the health risks for children who stop running and playing, the well-being and self-esteem of millions of children who play sports each year depend on us. To maximize the benefits of agility exercises, always plan the duration of each drill. For example, if you have an average 8-year-old run an intense footwork pattern for 60 seconds, failure is certain. Instead, start with 15-second increments and progress from there. Also be sure to allow 2 to 3 times the length of the drill for recovery, depending on each athlete's age and fitness. A simple way to determine the capacity and recovery needs of each child is to perform the same exercise 3 times. If the performance breaks down on the 3rd repetition, allow more recovery time and build up from there. Also remember to start drills slowly and speed up as the children develop their skills. www.oncourtoffcourt.com

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