The Rebounder

• Teaches net clearance
• Creates target strike zone
• Develops rally skills

The Rebounder is designed with netting at the bottom simulating the net on a tennis court and a red hit zone.  When children hit into the red zone, the ball gently rebounds back to them. 

This tool is used on Court 1 of QuickStart: skills station.

Half-and-Half Racket

• Teaches hand-eye coordination
•  Develops volley technique
• Promotes proper footwork

The Half-and-Half racket forces the child to move to the ball to catch it in the net-half.  Spatial judgment and core stability are also employed which will create perfect volleys using the string-half of the racket. 

This tool is used on Court 1 of QuickStart: skill stations.

Spin Stand

• Teaches topspin
• Teaches underspin
• Develops swingpath muscle memory
• Creates better reading

The Spin Stand allows children to create a variety of spins on the ball by identifying the swingpath for each spin.  Children actually SEE the spinning ball in front of them on the stand.  The purpose of each spin is also explained.

This tool is used on Court 1 of QuickStart: skill stations.