Group Lessons take place using the TSA Rainbow Kidz Programme, within the ITF Framework of Tennis Coaching for Juniors.
Our Play Tennis Trainers are superb with the Juniors.
RED, ORANGE and GREEN Court
Tennis10s
Tennis10s is tennis for players aged 10-and-under, played on smaller courts with slower Red, Orange and Green balls. It is a fun way to start tennis and makes it easy for children to play the game, develop good technique and tactics and a love for the sport.
Since 2012 the ITF Rules of Tennis (Appendix VII) state that competition for players aged 10-and-under must be played with slower Red, Orange and Green balls on the appropriately sized courts. The traditional Yellow ball is no longer be permitted.
See the Rules of Tennis
3 GOALS INTRODUCING TENNIS TO KIDS:
Fun with friends – be a sport
Kids get to play the game from the first lesson – start -rally – score
Can play & be successful in competition.
Prioritise FUN – create an enjoyable atmosphere during lessons that motivate players to stay in the game and develop in a group environment.
Competition should complement training – The Main objective of training is to help players play the game. Matchplay is used to apply the physical, tactical, mental, and technical skills a player should develop.
Develop simple movements and strokes – using tactics to develop technique can help players learn through different game situations. Learn how to move, receive, and send balls in different parts of the court.
Develop a good athletic base – ABC’s (Agility, Balance, Coordination) provide a good base if developed early and correctly. This can also be developed through other sports in conjunction with tennis – multi-skill and multi-lateral development is key.
Provide all players an equal chance – Predicting which players will be champions in the future during the initial stages is difficult. Therefore, all players should be given equal opportunity to develop and improve at their own pace and capabilities.
Do not miss the “windows of opportunity” – Age 6-10 the abovementioned ABC’s are key priorities to develop. The long-term player development plan emphasises certain skills are developed during specific stages of development.
Group Sessions – Organising groups (Min 3 players in a group) Playing the game with friends is important and only one on one coaching is discouraged. We recommend playing in a group should be promoted first and additional group sessions may be encouraged. Once players develop and improve and additional session may be added.
This programme promotes and include all FUNdamentals to Tennis and is aimed at players AGES 4-12 Years, to introduce and develop players in their formative years. Develop players in a way tennis is played and ensure players can move, make decisions, implement tactics
Group lessons focus on how to play tactically [serve and return, baseline rally, approach and pass]
Private lessons
Individual lessons specifically target the individual’s game about Technical aspects [forehand, backhand, serve, approach, volley and smash]. The Coach will recommend individual lessons to Juniors when they are ready.