Striking - (Tennis) Bouncing & stepping over

The video tutorial guides viewers through a series of exercises involving bouncing a ball with a racket while stepping with both legs to maintain rhythm. It emphasizes increasing speed, staying light on the toes, and switching hands to perform the exercise in the opposite direction.

What is the initial step to maintain rhythm while bouncing the ball with a racket?

• Stepping over with both legs

• Jumping in place

• Standing still

• Swinging the racket

What should you focus on as you start to increase the speed of your bouncing?

• Standing on one foot

• Staying light on your toes

• Holding your breath

• Keeping your eyes closed

What is the benefit of stepping over as you bounce the ball?

• It reduces racket weight

• It helps in maintaining balance

• It increases the bounce height

• It makes the ball spin

Why is it important to switch hands while practicing this exercise?

• To confuse the opponent

• To improve ambidexterity

• To increase racket speed

• To rest your dominant hand

What should you do after mastering the initial bouncing technique?

• Switch to a heavier racket

• Bounce the ball with your eyes closed

• Perform the exercise in the opposite direction

• Increase the number of bounces