Coaching
Junior Green (GRN2)
- Approximate age: 9 - 12 years
- Day: Saturdays
- Time: 10.00 – 11.00 am
- Dates: 13/9 - 13/12 (excluding 1/11)
- Length: 13 weeks
- Cost: £97.50 (£110.50 for non-members of Halton Tennis Club)
- Additional information: Indoors
Syllabus
Aims
This is designed for 9 - 12 year olds moving onto the full-sized court for the first time. The green ball is used as a final transition tool. Players start on a journey towards competing at a local club level and are encouraged to compete in Green events and match-play competition.
Outline of course
- Complex footwork and agility through ladders
- Basket drills with coaches to develop ease/efficiency of swings and appropriate grips
- Controlling the ball and rallying in pairs from the baseline
- Split steps, ready positions and appropriate recovery
- Serving and returning from the baseline
- Individual and team competition – playing the game with a green ball
