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WEEK 1 - TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN πŸ¦€πŸ‘Ά

🟦 TENNIS TOTS – TERM 1 WEEK 1

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier variations for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)

πŸ”₯ 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 (7 min) – Tennis Fishing
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-fishing

🎯 Phase 2 (7 min) – Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle

πŸš€ Phase 3 (7 min) – Bug Bashers
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/bug-bashers

πŸ”₯ Phase 4 (7 min) – Coconut Shy
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/coconut-shy

πŸ’ End Game – Chase the Tail
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail

CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰

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

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier variations for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)


πŸ”₯ 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 (7 min) – Tennis Fishing

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

🎯 Phase 2 (7 min) – Hitting in a Circle

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

πŸš€ Phase 3 (7 min) – Bug Bashers

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

πŸ”₯ Phase 4 (7 min) – Coconut Shy

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

πŸ’ End Game – Chase the Tail

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


CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰

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

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WEEK 2 – TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN πŸ¦€πŸ‘Ά

🟦 TENNIS TOTS – TERM 1 WEEK 2

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)

πŸ”₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared

🎀 Introduction (1–2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction

⭐ Phase 1 (5 min) – Balloon Keepy Uppy
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-keepy-uppy

🏰 Phase 1 Alternative – Smash the Wall (5 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/smash-the-wall

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎾 Phase 2 (10 min) – Forehands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa3k7L6NBe4

🎯 Phase 3 (5 min) – Snowball Fight
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/snowball-fight

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸŽ‰ Phase 4 (5 min) – Run the Gauntlet
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/run-the-gauntlet

CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
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

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)


πŸ”₯ Warm-Up

https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared

🎀 Introduction (1–2 min)

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

⭐ Phase 1 (5 min) – Balloon Keepy Uppy (If inside)

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-keepy-uppy

🏰 Phase 1 Alternative (if outside) – Smash the Wall (5-7 min)

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎾 Phase 2 (10 min) – Forehands

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa3k7L6NBe4

🎯 Phase 3 (5 min) – Snowball Fight

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸŽ‰ Phase 4 (5 min) – Run the Gauntlet

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

🐭 Standard Finish (2 min) – Chase the Tail (while tidying up)

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


CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
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

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WEEK 3 – TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN πŸ¦€πŸ‘Ά

🟩 TOTS WEEK 3

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years) β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)

πŸ”₯ 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 (5–7 min) – Whac-A-Mole
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/whac-a-mole

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎾 Phase 2 (7 min) – Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle

🎯 Phase 3 (7 min) – Four Goals
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/four-goals

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸŽ‰ Phase 4 (5 min) – Parachute
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/parachute

CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
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

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)


πŸ”₯ 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

πŸ”¨ Phase 1 (5–7 min) – Whac-A-Mole

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/whac-a-mole

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎾 Phase 2 (7-10 min) – Hitting in a Circle

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

πŸ₯… Phase 3 (7 min) – Four Goals

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸͺ‚ Phase 4 (5 min) – Parachute

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

🐭 Standard Finish (2 min) – Chase the Tail (while tidying up)

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


CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
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

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WEEK 4 – TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN πŸ¦€πŸ‘Ά

TOTS WEEK 4 – PLAIN TEXT VERSION

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years) β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)

πŸ”₯ 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 (5–7 min) – Broken Forest
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/broken-forest

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎾 Phase 2 (7 min) – Backhands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/backhands

🎯 Phase 3 (5–7 min) – Balloon Match / Hungry Hoovers

Option A – Balloon Match
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-match

Option B – Hungry Hoovers
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hungry-hoovers

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸŽ‰ Phase 4 (5 min) – Pirate Treasure Game
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/pirate-treasure

CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
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

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)


πŸ”₯ 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 (5–7 min) – Broken Forest

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎾 Phase 2 (7 min) – Backhands

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

🎈🧹 Phase 3 (5–7 min) – Balloon Match / Hungry Hoovers

Option A – Balloon Match (if inside)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-match

Option B – Hungry Hoovers (if outside)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hungry-hoovers

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ Phase 4 (5 min) – Pirate Treasure Game

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


🐭 Standard Finish (2 min) – Chase the Tail (while tidying up)

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

CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
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

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WEEK 5 – TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN πŸ¦€πŸ‘Ά

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 yearsπŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to regain control
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each activity
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy and animated
β€’ Try to give every child a β€œmoment” of attentionπŸ”₯ 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 (5–7 min) – Cone Hands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/cone-handsπŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check🎾 Phase 2 (7 min) – Range Hitting
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/range-hitting🎯 Phase 3 (5–7 min) – Obstacle Course Challenge
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-obstacle-courseπŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register CheckπŸŽ‰ Phase 4 (5 min) – Run the Gauntlet
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/run-the-gauntletπŸ‘‰ CHANGING THE PLAN
If the planned exercise is not suitable for your group, select a like-for-like game from the same PHASE:
https://www.summit-tennis.com/all-games-gallery-phases

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to regain control
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each activity
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy and animated
β€’ Try to give every child a β€œmoment” of attention


πŸ”₯ 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 (5–7 min) – Cone Hands

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎾 Phase 2 (7 min) – Range Hitting

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


🎯 Phase 3 (5–7 min) – Obstacle Course Challenge

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check


πŸŽ‰ Phase 4 (5 min) – Run the Gauntlet

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


CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
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

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WEEK 6 – TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN πŸ¦€πŸ‘Ά

✏️ Tennis Tots Season 6

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years) β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)

πŸ”₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared

🎀 Introduction (1–2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction

⭐ Phase 1 (5–10 min) – Tennis Snooker πŸ”΄
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-snooker

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎾 Phase 2 (5–10 min) – Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle

πŸ“¦ Phase 3 (5 min) – Inside the Box
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/insidethebox

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

🏰 Phase 4 (5 min) – Siege the Castle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/siege-the-castle

CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
If the planned exercise is not suitable, choose a like-for-like game in the same phase:
https://www.summit-tennis.com/all-games-gallery-phases

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)


πŸ”₯ Warm-Up

https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared

🎀 Introduction (1–2 min)

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

πŸ”΄ Phase 1 (5–10 min) – Tennis Snooker

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎾 Phase 2 (5–10 min) – Hitting in a Circle

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

πŸ“¦ Phase 3 (5 min) – Inside the Box

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

🏰 Phase 4 (5 min) – Siege the Castle

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/siege-the-castle

🐭 Standard Finish (2 min) – Chase the Tail (while tidying up)

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


CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
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

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WEEK 7 – TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN πŸ¦€πŸ‘Ά

πŸ‘Ά Tennis Tots – Lesson 7

Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
β€’ Sit children down to regain control
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy and enthusiastic
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)

πŸ”₯ Warm-Up

Standard Tennis Tots warm-up routine

🎀 Introduction (1–2 min)

Welcome the children, explain the theme and expectations

πŸ”΄πŸ”₯ Phase 1 (5 min) – Floor Is Lava

Movement, balance and imagination
Encourage jumping, stepping and awareness

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

πŸŒ€ Phase 2 (5 min) – Skill Focus: Spin Challenge

Racket and ball control
Rolling, spinning and gentle manipulation

🏁🎾 Phase 3 (5 min) – Ten Pin Tennis

Aiming and striking
Knocking down targets with controlled hits

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸƒ Phase 4 (5 min) – Run the Gauntlet

Obstacle-style movement game
Energy release and confidence building

🐭 Standard Finish (2 min) – Chase the Tail (while tidying up)

A fast, fun chasing game played while equipment is collected

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Sit children down to control them
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Be happy!
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)


πŸ”₯ Warm-Up

https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared

🎀 Introduction (1–2 min)

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

πŸ”΄πŸ”₯ Phase 1 (5-10 min) – Floor is Lava

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/floor-is-lava

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

πŸŒ€ Phase 2 (5-10 min) – Skill Focus: Spin Challenge

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

🏁🎾 Phase 3 (5-10 min) – Ten Pin Tennis

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸƒ Phase 4 (5-10 min) – Run the Gauntlet

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

🐭 Standard Finish (2 min) – Chase the Tail (while tidying up)

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


CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
If the planned exercise is not suitable for your group, please select a like-for-like game from the same PHASE:
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Tennis Tots Joseph de la Nougerede Tennis Tots Joseph de la Nougerede

WEEK 8 – TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN πŸ¦€πŸ‘Ά

πŸ‘Ά Tennis Tots – Lesson 8

Walking age to approx. 6 years πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years) β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Keep Halloween theming light and fun, not scary
β€’ Use imagination and storytelling
β€’ Sit children down to regain control
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)

πŸ”₯ Warm-Up

Standard Tennis Tots warm-up routine

🎀 Introduction (1–2 min)

Welcome the children
Introduce the Halloween theme (ghosts, pumpkins, witches)

πŸŒ€ Phase 1 (5 min) – Ghost Catch

Halloween version of Scarves
Movement and coordination using scarves
Scarves represent floating ghosts to catch and control

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🐝🍯🐻 Phase 2 (5 min) – Pumpkin Patch

Collecting and placing β€œpumpkins”
Listening skills, movement and simple decision-making

🏰🎾 Phase 3 (5 min) – Haunted Towers

Halloween version of Coach’s Tower
Scarves draped over towers as ghosts
Aiming, throwing or hitting to knock ghosts down

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸš€ Phase 4 (5 min) – Witch’s Cauldrons

Halloween version of Rockets
Launching balls into magic cauldrons
Big movements, confidence and excitement

🐭 Standard Finish (2 min) – Chase the Tail (while tidying up)

Fast chasing game played while equipment is collected

πŸ” CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰

If the planned exercise is not suitable for your group, choose a like-for-like game from the same phase in the games gallery.

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Keep Halloween theming light and fun, not scary
β€’ Use imagination and storytelling
β€’ Sit children down to regain control
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps after each exercise
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Try to get around to every child at least once (β€œa moment”)


πŸ”₯ Warm-Up

https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared

🎀 Introduction (1–2 min)

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

πŸŒ€ Phase 1 (5-10 min) – Ghost Catch (Halloween Scarves)

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

πŸŽƒπŸ‚ Phase 2 (5-10 min) – Pumpkin Patch

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

🏰🎾 Phase 3 (5-10 min) – Haunted Towers (Halloween Coach’s Tower)

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

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸ«– Phase 4 (5-10 min) – Witch’s Cauldrons (Halloween Rockets)

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

🐭 Standard Finish (2 min) – Chase the Tail (while tidying up)

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


CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
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

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