π¦πΎπΆ Tennis Tots β Week 2, Term 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’ Keep groups moving β avoid waiting
β’ Use balloons and soft balls to slow the game down
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’ Try to give every child a moment of attention
π₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
πΎπ§Ίπ Phase 1 (5β7 min) β Balloon Keepy-Uppy
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/baloon-keepy-uppy
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
πΎ Phase 2 (approx. 7 min) β Range Hitting
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/range-hitting
π Phase 3 (approx. 7 min) β Star Wars (Throwing Game)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/star-wars
π§ Interlude β Drink & Reset
π₯ Phase 4 (5β7 min) β Four Goals (Dribbling Challenge)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/four-goals
Alternative (smaller group / slightly more advanced tots):
π Balloon Match β
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/balloon-match
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