π¦πΎπΆ Tennis Tots β Term 2, Week 1
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://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
πΎπΎ Phase 1 (5 min) β Whac-a-Mole
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/whac-a-mole
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
π°πΎπ₯ Phase 2 (5 min) β Coachβs Tower (Build a Bonfire)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/coaches-tower
π΄ Phase 3 (5 min) β Sleeping Giants
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/sleeping-giants
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
πβ¨ Phase 4 (5 min) β Fireworks
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/fireworks
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