Striking - (Tennis) Catching on the racquet

The video tutorial demonstrates exercises using a bean bag and a ball with a racket. It starts with basic catching techniques, progresses to flicking and switching hands, and introduces cushioning the ball on the racket. The tutorial emphasizes practicing with both hands and offers variations to increase difficulty and engagement.

What is the primary focus when catching a bean bag on the racket?

• Spinning the racket while catching

• Throwing the bean bag as high as possible

• Moving the racket to catch the bean bag in the middle

• Using only one hand to catch

When flicking the bean bag up from the racket, what is the main challenge?

• Catching the bean bag with eyes closed

• Switching hands while catching

• Throwing the bean bag too far

• Flicking the bean bag too low

What should you do to prevent the ball from bouncing off the racket?

• Hold the racket still

• Use a heavier racket

• Cushion the ball by moving the racket down with it

• Throw the ball higher

What technique is emphasized when flicking the ball up from the racket?

• Spinning the ball before flicking

• Using the wrist to flick the ball

• Using the entire arm

• Using both hands simultaneously

What is a variation you can try with both the bean bag and the ball?

• Switching racket hands while flicking

• Catching them with your eyes closed

• Throwing them at the same time

• Using two rackets