Tennis Tots, Week 3, Term 5 π¦πΆ
β 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
πΎ 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
π― Phase 2 (5β7 min) β Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle
π° Phase 3 (5β7 min) β Build and Demolish
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/build-and-demolish
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
πͺ Phase 4 (5β7 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
TENNIS TITANS - WEEK 3, TERM 5, LESSON PLAN π¦π±
WEEK 3, Term 5 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
Phase 1: Learning the lines/ Pacman.
Phase 2: Volley progressions.
Phase 3: Around the cone with volleys.
Phase 4: Fruit salad.
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