Train every day in the comfort of your yard! Check out out this video from Nike Tennis Camp Director, Kevin Curley, for a fast and simple way to build a backboard in your backyard! This video provides you with info on the equipment, tools, and items needed to build a backboard at home.
Supplies include:
Plywood1
11/32 4x8 RTD Plywood (Quantity: 2)
Support
2x4 – 8 feet (quantity:4)
2x3 – 8 feet (quantity: 2)
2x4 – 2 feet (quantity: 2)
Screws
Deckmate wood screws: 3inch 1 lb. and 2inch 1 lb.
Drill, Tape Measure, Level
Paint (only need 1 quart)
Be sure you have white to draw your net line and help from an adult.
Having a backboard opens up gateways for all kinds of training at home. There is no need to go to a tennis court during this quarantine time. Let us know what you think, this not only will help you during quarantine but now you will have a great backboard to practice on for years to come! Specific Drills and workouts to come soon from Coach Curley, stay tuned.
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