WEEK 1 β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π±
WEEK 1 β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π±
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phase 2 is the main development block
β’ Encourage rally-building wherever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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
β Phase 1 (6 min) β Bug Bashers
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/bug-bashers
π― Phase 2 (10β20 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations
π Phase 3 (5 min) β Bug Bashers
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/bug-bashers
π₯ Phase 4 (5 min) β Jailbreak
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/jailbreakv1
π End Game β Chase the Tail
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phases 2 and 3 are the main development blocks
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions between activities keep energy high
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
β Phase 1 (6 min) β Bug Bashers
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/bug-bashers
π― Phase 2 (10β20 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations
π Phase 3 (5-10 min) β Serving Progressions
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/serving-progressions
π₯ Phase 4 (5-10 min) β Jailbreak
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/jailbreakv1
π End Game β Chase the Tail
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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
WEEK 1 - TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN π¦πΆ
π¦ TENNIS TOTS β TERM 1 WEEK 1
πΆ Walking age to approx. 6 years
π Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πͺΆ Feathers: Easier variations for younger tots (< 2.5 years)
βοΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
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
β Phase 1 (7 min) β Tennis Fishing
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-fishing
π― Phase 2 (7 min) β Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle
π Phase 3 (7 min) β Bug Bashers
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/bug-bashers
π₯ Phase 4 (7 min) β Coconut Shy
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/coconut-shy
π End Game β Chase the Tail
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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
πΆ Walking age to approx. 6 years
π Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πͺΆ Feathers: Easier variations for younger tots (< 2.5 years)
βοΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
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
β Phase 1 (7 min) β Tennis Fishing
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-fishing
π― Phase 2 (7 min) β Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle
π Phase 3 (7 min) β Bug Bashers
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/bug-bashers
π₯ Phase 4 (7 min) β Coconut Shy
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/coconut-shy
π End Game β Chase the Tail
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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
WEEK 2 β TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN π¦πΆ
π¦ TENNIS TOTS β TERM 1 WEEK 2
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’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
π₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
β Phase 1 (5 min) β Balloon Keepy Uppy
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-keepy-uppy
π° Phase 1 Alternative β Smash the Wall (5 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/smash-the-wall
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (10 min) β Forehands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa3k7L6NBe4
π― Phase 3 (5 min) β Snowball Fight
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/snowball-fight
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5 min) β Run the Gauntlet
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/run-the-gauntlet
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
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’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
π₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
β Phase 1 (5 min) β Balloon Keepy Uppy (If inside)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-keepy-uppy
π° Phase 1 Alternative (if outside) β Smash the Wall (5-7 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/smash-the-wall
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (10 min) β Forehands
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pa3k7L6NBe4
π― Phase 3 (5 min) β Snowball Fight
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/snowball-fight
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5 min) β Run the Gauntlet
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/run-the-gauntlet
π Standard Finish (2 min) β Chase the Tail (while tidying up)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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
WEEK 2 β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π±
π§ TITANS WEEK 2
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phase 2 is the main development block
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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
β Phase 1 (3β6 min) β Ups and Downs
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/ups-and-downs
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (5β15 min) β Rally Progressions
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/rally-progressions
π Phase 3 (5β20 min) β Forehands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/forehands
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5β10 min) β Over the rainbow
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/over-the-rainbow
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
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phases 2 and 3 are the main development blocks
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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
β Phase 1 (3β6 min) β Ups and Downs
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/ups-and-downs
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register check
πΎ Phase 2 (5-15 min) β Rally Progressions
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/rally-progressions
π Phase 3 (5-20 min) β Forehands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/forehands
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5-20 min) β Over the Rainbow
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/over-the-rainbow
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
WEEK 3 β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π±
π§ TITANS WEEK 3 β PLAIN TEXT VERSION
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players βοΈ Coaching Tips
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phase 2 is the main development block
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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
β Phase 1 (3β6 min) β Whac-A-Mole
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/whac-a-mole
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (5β15 min) β Backhands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/backhands
π Phase 3 (5β15 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5β15 min) β Texas Tennis
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/texas-tennis
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
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phases 2 and 3 are the main development blocks
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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 (3β6 min) β Whac-A-Mole
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/whac-a-mole
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register check
πΎ Phase 2 (5β10 min) β Backhands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/backhands
π Phase 3 (5β15 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π€ Phase 4 (5β15 min) β Texas Tennis
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/texas-tennis
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
WEEK 3 β TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN π¦πΆ
π© TOTS WEEK 3
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’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
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
β Phase 1 (5β7 min) β Whac-A-Mole
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/whac-a-mole
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (7 min) β Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle
π― Phase 3 (7 min) β Four Goals
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/four-goals
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5 min) β Parachute
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/parachute
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
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’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
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 (5β7 min) β Whac-A-Mole
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/whac-a-mole
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (7-10 min) β Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle
π₯ Phase 3 (7 min) β Four Goals
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/four-goals
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
πͺ Phase 4 (5 min) β Parachute
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/parachute
π Standard Finish (2 min) β Chase the Tail (while tidying up)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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
WEEK 4 β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π±
π§ TITANS WEEK 4 β UPDATED PLAIN TEXT VERSION
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years π Progressions: Add challenge for advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger/newer players βοΈ Coaching Tips
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phase 2 is the main development block
β’ Encourage rally-building
β’ Keep demos short
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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
β Phase 1 (3β6 min) β Broken Forest
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/broken-forest
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (5 min) β Hitting at Waist Height
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-at-waist-height
π Phase 3 (10β20 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5β15 min) β Over the Rainbow
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/over-the-rainbow
CHANGING THE PLAN π
If the planned exercise is not suitable for your group, select a like-for-like activity from the same phase:
https://www.summit-tennis.com/all-games-gallery-phases
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phases 2 and 3 are the main development blocks
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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
β Phase 1 (3β6 min) β Broken Forest
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/broken-forest
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (5 min) β Hitting at Waist Height
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-at-waist-height
π Phase 3 (10β20 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5β15 min) β Over the Rainbow
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/over-the-rainbow
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
WEEK 4 β TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN π¦πΆ
TOTS WEEK 4 β PLAIN TEXT VERSION
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’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
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
β Phase 1 (5β7 min) β Broken Forest
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/broken-forest
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (7 min) β Backhands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/backhands
π― Phase 3 (5β7 min) β Balloon Match / Hungry Hoovers
Option A β Balloon Match
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-match
Option B β Hungry Hoovers
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hungry-hoovers
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5 min) β Pirate Treasure Game
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/pirate-treasure
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
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’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
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
π² Phase 1 (5β7 min) β Broken Forest
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/broken-forest
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (7 min) β Backhands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/backhands
ππ§Ή Phase 3 (5β7 min) β Balloon Match / Hungry Hoovers
Option A β Balloon Match (if inside)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-match
Option B β Hungry Hoovers (if outside)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hungry-hoovers
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π΄ββ οΈ Phase 4 (5 min) β Pirate Treasure Game
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/pirate-treasure
π Standard Finish (2 min) β Chase the Tail (while tidying up)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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
WEEK 5 β TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN π¦πΆ
πΆ Walking age to approx. 6 yearsπ 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’ Sit children down to regain control
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
β’ Big claps after each activity
β’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β’ Be happy and animated
β’ Try to give every child a βmomentβ of attentionπ₯ Warm-Up
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/warm-upπ€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introductionβ Phase 1 (5β7 min) β Cone Hands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/cone-handsπ§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register CheckπΎ Phase 2 (7 min) β Range Hitting
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/range-hittingπ― Phase 3 (5β7 min) β Obstacle Course Challenge
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-obstacle-courseπ§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Checkπ Phase 4 (5 min) β Run the Gauntlet
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/run-the-gauntletπ 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
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’ Sit children down to regain control
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
β’ Big claps after each activity
β’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β’ Be happy and animated
β’ Try to give every child a βmomentβ 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
β Phase 1 (5β7 min) β Cone Hands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/cone-hands
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (7 min) β Range Hitting
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/range-hitting
π― Phase 3 (5β7 min) β Obstacle Course Challenge
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-obstacle-course
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5 min) β Run the Gauntlet
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/run-the-gauntlet
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
WEEK 5 β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π±
Tennis Titans Week 5
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players βοΈ Coaching Tips
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phase 2 is the main development block
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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
β Phase 1 (5β10 min) β Royal Rumble
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/royal-rumble
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (10β20 min) β Rally in the Alley
π Phase 3 (5β10 min) β Backhands
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5 min) β Naughty Neighbours
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
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β’ Phases 2 & 3 are the main development blocks
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Use stations to maximise reps
β’ Keep demos short and transitions quick
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 (5β7 min) β Royal Rumble
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/royal-rumble
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
π Phase 2 (5β7 min) β Rally in the Alley / or Rally Progressions (if you don't have mini-nets)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/rally-in-the-alley
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/rally-progressions
πΎ Phase 3 (5β7 min) β Backhands
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/backhands
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
ποΈ Phase 4 (5β7 min) β Naughty Neighbours
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/naughty-neighbours
π Standard Finish β Chase the Tail
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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
WEEK 6 β TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN π¦πΆ
βοΈ Tennis Tots Season 6
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’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
π₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
β Phase 1 (5β10 min) β Tennis Snooker π΄
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-snooker
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (5β10 min) β Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle
π¦ Phase 3 (5 min) β Inside the Box
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/insidethebox
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π° Phase 4 (5 min) β Siege the Castle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/siege-the-castle
CHANGING THE PLAN π
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
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’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
π₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
π΄ Phase 1 (5β10 min) β Tennis Snooker
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-snooker
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (5β10 min) β Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle
π¦ Phase 3 (5 min) β Inside the Box
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/insidethebox
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π° Phase 4 (5 min) β Siege the Castle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/siege-the-castle
π Standard Finish (2 min) β Chase the Tail (while tidying up)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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
WEEK 6β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π±
WEEK 6 β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π±
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phase 2 & 3 are the main development blocks
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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 (5 min) β Tennis Snooker
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-snooker
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΈ Phase 2 (5β10 min) β Volley Progressions
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/volley-progressions
π― Phase 3 (15β20 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5β10 min) β Fruit Salad
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/fruit-salad
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:
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phase 2 & 3 are the main development blocks
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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 (5 min) β Tennis Snooker
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/tennis-snooker
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΈ Phase 2 (5β10 min) β Volley Progressions
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/volley-progressions
π― Phase 3 (15β20 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5β10 min) β Fruit Salad
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/fruit-salad
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
WEEK 7β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π±
WEEK 7 β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π± π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players βοΈ Coaching Tips
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phase 2 is the main development block
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high 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 (5 min) β Floor Is Lava
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/floor-is-lava π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check π Phase 2 (5β10 min) β Spin Challenge
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/spin-challenge π― Phase 3 (10β20 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check π¨ Phase 4 (5β10 min) β Jailbreak
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/jailbreakv1β βCHANGING THE PLAN π
If the planned exercise is not suitable, select a like-for-like game from the same PHASE:
https://www.summit-tennis.com/all-games-gallery-phases
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phases 2 and 3 are the main development blocks
β’ Encourage rally-building whenever possible
β’ Keep demos short and clear
β’ Fast transitions keep energy high
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 (5 min) β Floor Is Lava
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/floor-is-lava
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
π Phase 2 (5β10 min) β Spin Challenge
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/spin-challenge
π― Phase 3 (10β20 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π¨ Phase 4 (5β10 min) β Jailbreak
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/jailbreakv1
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
WEEK 7 β TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN π¦πΆ
πΆ Tennis Tots β Lesson 7
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
β’ Sit children down to regain control
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
π₯ Warm-Up
Standard Tennis Tots warm-up routine
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
Welcome the children, explain the theme and expectations
π΄π₯ Phase 1 (5 min) β Floor Is Lava
Movement, balance and imagination
Encourage jumping, stepping and awareness
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
π Phase 2 (5 min) β Skill Focus: Spin Challenge
Racket and ball control
Rolling, spinning and gentle manipulation
ππΎ Phase 3 (5 min) β Ten Pin Tennis
Aiming and striking
Knocking down targets with controlled hits
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5 min) β Run the Gauntlet
Obstacle-style movement game
Energy release and confidence building
π Standard Finish (2 min) β Chase the Tail (while tidying up)
A fast, fun chasing game played while equipment is collected
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’ Sit children down to control them
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
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 (βa momentβ)
π₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
π΄π₯ Phase 1 (5-10 min) β Floor is Lava
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/floor-is-lava
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
π Phase 2 (5-10 min) β Skill Focus: Spin Challenge
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/spin-challenge
ππΎ Phase 3 (5-10 min) β Ten Pin Tennis
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/ten-pin-tennis
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5-10 min) β Run the Gauntlet
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/run-the-gauntlet
π Standard Finish (2 min) β Chase the Tail (while tidying up)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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
WEEK 8β TENNIS TITANS LESSON PLAN π¦π±
β TENNIS TITANS β WEEK 8
For WhatsApp / blog text blocks:
π§ Ages 5β9 (Titans)
π Progressions: Add challenge for stronger players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for newer players βοΈ Coaching Tips
β’ Repetition is key
β’ Keep rallies going
β’ Short demos, fast transitions
β’ Phase 2 = most important
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 (5 min) β Ghost Catch (Halloween Scarves)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/scarves π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (5β10 min) β Rally Progressions
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/rally-progressions
π° Phase 3 (10β20 min) β Hitting Stations
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5β10 min) β Space Hop
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/rockets
π Alternative: Jailbreak
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/jailbreakv1
π Changing the Plan
If an exercise does not suit the group, choose a like-for-like activity:
https://www.summit-tennis.com/all-games-gallery-phases
π§ Ages approx. 5β9 years
π Progressions: Add challenge for more advanced players
πͺΆ Feathers: Simplify for younger or newer players
βοΈ Coaching Tips
β’ Titans benefit from repetition
β’ Phases 2 and 3 are the main development blocks
β’ Keep rallies going whenever possible
β’ Quick demos, fast transitions
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 (5 min) β Ghost Catch (Halloween Scarves)
Use Halloween story theme + scarves. Start immediately at progressions for older Titans.
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/scarves
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (5β10 min) β Rally Progressions
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/rally-progressions
π° Phase 3 (10β20 min) β Serving progressions and Hitting Stations combined
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/serving-progressions
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-stations
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5β10 min) β Space Hop
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/rockets
π¨ Alternative Phase 4 β Jailbreak
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/jailbreakv1
CHANGING THE PLAN π
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
WEEK 8 β TENNIS TOTS LESSON PLAN π¦πΆ
πΆ Tennis Tots β Lesson 8
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 Halloween theming light and fun, not scary
β’ Use imagination and storytelling
β’ Sit children down to regain control
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
β’ Big claps after each exercise
β’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β’ Try to get around to every child at least once (βa momentβ)
π₯ Warm-Up
Standard Tennis Tots warm-up routine
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
Welcome the children
Introduce the Halloween theme (ghosts, pumpkins, witches)
π Phase 1 (5 min) β Ghost Catch
Halloween version of Scarves
Movement and coordination using scarves
Scarves represent floating ghosts to catch and control
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
ππ―π» Phase 2 (5 min) β Pumpkin Patch
Collecting and placing βpumpkinsβ
Listening skills, movement and simple decision-making
π°πΎ Phase 3 (5 min) β Haunted Towers
Halloween version of Coachβs Tower
Scarves draped over towers as ghosts
Aiming, throwing or hitting to knock ghosts down
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5 min) β Witchβs Cauldrons
Halloween version of Rockets
Launching balls into magic cauldrons
Big movements, confidence and excitement
π Standard Finish (2 min) β Chase the Tail (while tidying up)
Fast chasing game played while equipment is collected
π CHANGING THE PLAN π
If the planned exercise is not suitable for your group, choose a like-for-like game from the same phase in the games gallery.
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 Halloween theming light and fun, not scary
β’ Use imagination and storytelling
β’ Sit children down to regain control
β’ Say βFreezeβ instead of βStopβ
β’ Big claps after each exercise
β’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β’ Try to get around to every child at least once (βa momentβ)
π₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
π Phase 1 (5-10 min) β Ghost Catch (Halloween Scarves)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/scarves
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
ππ Phase 2 (5-10 min) β Pumpkin Patch
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/pumpkinpatch
π°πΎ Phase 3 (5-10 min) β Haunted Towers (Halloween Coachβs Tower)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/coaches-tower
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π§ββοΈπ« Phase 4 (5-10 min) β Witchβs Cauldrons (Halloween Rockets)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/rockets
π Standard Finish (2 min) β Chase the Tail (while tidying up)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
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