JUNIOR TENNIS AT BFTC

LTA Youth Programme

Introduced by the Lawn Tennis Association, Mini Tennis is a game of tennis modified to suit younger or inexperienced players. All skills and tactics can still be learnt through this approach but at a level that promotes enjoyment and interest. It offers an exciting and colourful introduction to the game that will sustain a young player’s interest whilst developing their skills and give them a desire to play tennis all through their life.

Blue Stage (4-6 years)

This is an introduction to tennis. Here, we’ll help kids improve their balance, agility and co-ordination while teaching them about the sport we love. At this stage it’s not about winning or losing, it’s just getting to grips with the basics.

Red Stage (6-8 years)

This will look a bit more like the tennis you know. You’ll see overarm serves, rallies and volleys. Coaches will help children to further develop their co-ordination, balance and speed. We’ll introduce relaxed competition here too.

Orange Stage (8-9 years)

Time to throw in some tactics, problem-solving, and guides to sportsmanship and leadership. At this stage children will know all of the rules and will be serving and returning in matches.

Green Stage (9-10 years)

This is the big one. It’s time for kids to play on full size courts. Now it’s all about growing their game by fine tuning and refining the techniques they’ve learned so far.

Yellow Stage (10+ years)

Time to find your game. Playing on a full size court with the same size balls the pros use, kids will continue to explore different styles on the court, and start to choose their own.

Junior Team Players

These lessons are designed for those who are serious about competing against others in competitions. Advanced drills and tactical play are worked on and these sessions are for those who are competitive.

Why so many Junior coaching sessions?

It’s a fact that co-ordination skills are the greatest factor in acquiring technical skills for playing tennis.

Individual and group coaching: please contact Craig Barr

Our Junior tennis programme is quite extensive at BFTC because co-ordination skills are best learnt before children reach their teens.

Visit the LTA website for more information

Please contact our Head Coach for more details: Craig Barr 07545 444472