Tennis Tots Week 1, Term 6 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’ 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
π¦©β Phase 1 (5β7 min) β Storks & Sharks
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/storks-and-sharks
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
π―πΎ Phase 2 (5β7 min) β Hitting in a Circle
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle
π¬πΎ Phase 3 (5β7 min) β Sweet Spot
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/sweet-spot
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
πͺπ Phase 4 (5β7 min) β Parachute
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/parachute
π Standard Finish (2 min) β Chase the Tail
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail
CHANGING THE PLAN π
Like-for-like swaps by PHASE:
https://www.summit-tennis.com/all-games-gallery-phases