Tennis Tots, Week 2, Term 4 πΆπ¦
πΆ Walking age to approx. 6 years
π Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)
βοΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β’ Keep instructions short and clear
β’ Sit children down to regain control
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
β’ Big claps and praise after each go
β’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β’ Aim to give every child a moment of attention
π₯ Warm-Up
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/warm-up
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
π Phase 1 β Balloon Keepy Uppy
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-keepy-uppy
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
π° Phase 2 β Coachβs Tower
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/coaches-tower
π Phase 3 β Balloon Match (Option A if inside)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-match
OR
πΎ Phase 3 β Serving Progressions (Option B if outside)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/serving-progressions
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 β Relay Races
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/relay-races
CHANGING THE PLAN π
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