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Tennis Coaching Guide Spring 2010
The coaching schedule for Spring 2010 is now available and you can book your place if you want to continue coaching throughout the rest of the winter.
Below is a guide to help you choose a coaching course that is most suited to your level of play. The course will have a ratio of 1:6 in each group, with exceptions being occasionally made in order to keep peers and players of the same standard together. The levels relate to a player’s standard. The colour code gives information relating to the stages of progression for mini tennis, i.e. age of player, size of court, type of ball, and size of racquet.
Levels
| Level One |
A fun level, looking at all the basic tennis strokes and scoring. |
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| Level Two |
For players who wish to improve their strokes, an introduction to the use of spin, court positioning and basic match awareness to help those entering fun tournaments. |
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| Level Three |
To increase a tactical and technical understanding, for those who wish to enter fun tournaments and match play sessions. |
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| Level Four |
For players committed to regular practice and match play (juniors should have an LTA rating). Players should consistently demonstrate a high level of effort and be open to feedback and learning. |
Stages
| Red |
4-8 years and upwards, court - badminton size, ball - foam or oversized, racquet 17-23 inches. |
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| Orange |
8/9 years upwards, court - modified tennis court, ball - 50% softer than regular ball, racquet 23-25 inches. |
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| Green |
10 years and upwards, court - normal size, ball - 25% softer than regular ball, racquet 25-27 inches depending on size and strength of player. |
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| Yellow |
11 years and upwards, court - normal size, ball - regular, racquet 27 inches. |
For more information on anything coaching related please contact Lisa Kennedy on 07788857502. You can also print off the following form and return to Lisa: Spring 2010 Coaching Form.
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