Tennis Tots, Week 5, Term 5 π¦πΆ
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 π Maze Madness / Honey Monster. NOTE: THE ALTERNATIVES (OPTION B'S) IN THIS LESSON PLAN ARE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO MINI-NETS
Option A β π Maze Madness
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/maze-madness
Option B β Honey Monster
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/honey-monster
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
π― Phase 2 (5β7 min) β Rally in the Alley / Hitting in a Circle
Option A β Rally in the Alley
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/rally-in-the-alley
Option B β Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle
ππ Phase 3 (5β7 min) β Naughty Neighbours / Coconut Shy
Option A β Naughty Neighbours
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/naughty-neighbours
Option B β Coconut Shy
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/coconut-shy
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
π Phase 4 (5β7 min) β Royal Rumble / Smash the Wall
Option A β Royal Rumble
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/royal-rumble
Option B β Smash the Wall
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/smash-the-wall
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