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