Tennis Tots Week 6, 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
Note: This lesson plan has two options, depending on whether there are lines on the court or not. π₯ Warm-Up
https://youtu.be/Tpp5XXaljTg?feature=shared
π€ Introduction (1β2 min)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/introduction
π§΅ Phase 1 (5β7 min) β Learning the Lines / Ice Creams (if there are no lines)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/learning-the-lines
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/ice-creams
π§ Interlude β Quick Drink & Register Check
π» Phase 2 (5β7 min) β Pacman / Hitting in a Circle (if there are no lines)
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/pacman
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/hitting-in-a-circle
π― Phase 3 (5β7 min) β Parachute Darts
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/parachute-darts
π§ Interlude β Drink & Final Register Check
πͺ Phase 4 (5β7 min) β Parachute
https://www.summit-tennis.com/games-and-activities/parachute
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