Tennis Tots Week 1, Term 6 πŸ¦€πŸ‘Ά

πŸ‘Ά Walking age to approx. 6 years

πŸ” Progressions: Harder variations for older tots (2.5+ years)
πŸͺΆ Feathers: Easier versions for younger tots (< 2.5 years)

β˜€οΈ Coaching Tips
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFn1wsw3S7c
β€’ Keep instructions short and clear
β€’ Sit children down to regain control
β€’ Say β€œFreeze” instead of β€œStop”
β€’ Big claps and praise after each go
β€’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β€’ Aim to give every child a moment of attention


πŸ”₯ Warm-Up

https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared

🎀 Introduction (1–2 min)

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction

🦩⭐ Phase 1 (5–7 min) – Storks & Sharks

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/storks-and-sharks

πŸ’§ Interlude – Quick Drink & Register Check

🎯🎾 Phase 2 (5–7 min) – Hitting in a Circle

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle

🍬🎾 Phase 3 (5–7 min) – Sweet Spot

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/sweet-spot

πŸ’§ Interlude – Drink & Final Register Check

πŸͺ‚πŸŽ‰ Phase 4 (5–7 min) – Parachute

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/parachute


🐭 Standard Finish (2 min) – Chase the Tail

https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/chase-the-tail


CHANGING THE PLAN πŸ‘‰
Like-for-like swaps by PHASE:
https://www.summit-tennis.com/all-games-gallery-phases

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