Coaching Schedule

Saturday

Coach - Ross Jillings 07795643837

10:30 - orange/ green - 8-10yrs

Ball is still compressed giving less bounce and enabling the player to develop their technique.

11:30 - 12+yrs

Full ball - Focus is on the players being able

to understand how to compete in tennis matches. tactics and patterns of play whilst still learning the correct grips/technique for the different shots you play in tennis.

12:30 -Cardio tennis

Orange ball - Fast paced with the focus on the heart rate getting into your aerobic training zone whilst hitting a vast amount of tennis balls in a competitive but fun environment.

Music will be played through the entirety of the lesson

Monday

Coach - Jason White 07962186590

5-6pm - Mini Red/Orange – (ages 6-9)

Players will:

  • learn the key reading/receiving skills of Tracking the ball
  • work on key the fundamental physical skills of: Agility, Balance and Co-ordination (ABC’s)
  •  learn how to impart both top-spin and slice ( shot technique)
  •  understand the basic tactics of tennis ( shot choice)
  •  look to build up rallying skills as this is fundamental to keeping control and maintaining consistency ( blending tactics and technique)
  • learn match play in both doubles and singles.
  • Basic footwork patterns

6-7pm  Junior Yellow ball (improver) (ages 14-18)

Players will:

  • work on consistency in all game situations
  • work on technique for all the main shots in tennis
  • work on playing points in doubles and singles
  • work on Footwork patterns ( basic and advanced)
  • Gain an understanding of the kinaesthetic chain and how it is incorporated into the ground strokes and serve
  • work on Racket Head Speed to generate Topspin

7-8pm - Adult/Older Advanced Junior Yellow ball (improver)

Players will:

  • work on consistency in all game situations
  • work on technique for all the main shots in tennis
  • work on playing points in doubles and singles
  • work on Footwork patterns ( basic and advanced)
  • work on Racket Head Speed to generate Topspin
  • Utilise Basket Drills and Targets

8-9pm - Ladies Yellow ball (Improver & intermediate) 

Players will:

  • work on consistency in all game situations
  • work on technique for all the main shots in tennis
  • work on playing points in doubles and singles
  • work on Footwork patterns ( basic and advanced)
  • work on Racket Head Speed to generate Topspin
  • Utilise Basket Drills and Targets

Sunday

Coach - Jason White 07962186590

11am-12pm - Ladies Yellow Ball Improver (Jason)

Players will:

  • Ball tracking to improve reading of the ball ( depth, height, spin trajectory)
  • work on technique for all the main shots in tennis
  • work on playing points in doubles and singles
  • work on Footwork patterns (basic)
  • work on Racket Head Speed to generate Topspin
  • Basket Drills and Targets