Coaching
Mini Orange (MTOB)
- Approximate age: 9&U years
- Day: Wednesdays
- Time: 4.00 – 5.00pm
- Dates: 10/9 - 17/12 (excluding 29/10)
- Length: 14 weeks
- Cost: £98 (All players must be members of Halton Tennis Club)
- See www.haltontennis.co.uk for full memebership details (only £23 per annum)
Syllabus
Aims
Played with 21' – 23' rackets and a low compression mini tennis orange ball on a 3/4 court, this is designed for players moving out of Mini Tennis Red Level 1 or for beginners aged 7 years or above with limited experience. The course equips players with the necessary skills to play the game of mini tennis orange within internal or external competition.
Outline of course
- Complex footwork and agility through ladders and balance/co-ordination exercises
- Controlling the ball and rallying in pairs from 3/4 court
- Split steps, ready positions and appropriate recovery
- Serving and returning from 3/4 court
- Developing ease and efficiency of swings and appropriate grips
- Individual and team competition – playing the game of mini tennis orange
