Tennis Tots Week 5, 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 visual
β’ Sit children down to regain control
β’ Big claps and praise after each turn
β’ Use parents & assistant coaches
β’ Aim to give every child a βmomentβ
π₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
πΈ Phase 1 (5β7 min) β Flower Shop & Frisbee
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/flower-shop-and-frisbees
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
πͺ Phase 3 (5β7 min) β Racket Soldiers
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/racket-soldiers
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
ππ₯ Phase 4 (5β7 min) β Run the Gauntlet
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/run-the-gauntlet
π Standard Finish 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