Tennis Tots, Week 1, Term 4 👶🦀

👶 Walking age to approx. 6 years

🔁 Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
🪶 Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

☀️ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
• Keep instructions short and clear
• Sit children down to regain control
• Say “Freeze” instead of “Stop”
• Big claps and praise after each go
• Use parents & assistant coaches
• Aim to give every child a moment of attention

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🔥 Warm-Up

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/warm-up

🎤 Introduction (1–2 min)

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction

🍝 Phase 1 – Meatball Madness 5-10mins

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/meatball-madness

💧 Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎯 Phase 2 – Hitting in a Circle 5-10mins

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle

🧱 Phase 3 – Smash the Wall 5-10mins

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/smash-the-wall

💧 Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

🏃 Phase 4 – Run the Gauntlet 5 mins

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/run-the-gauntlet

Chase the Tail 🧣 to finish

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail

CHANGING THE PLAN 👉
If the planned exercise is not suitable for your group, please select a like-for-like game from the same PHASE:
https://www.summit-tennis.com/all-games-gallery-phases