Our Junior Tennis programme
Our Junior programme, under the guidance of our qualified LTA Coaches offers clear progressions for players as they get older or as their game improves. Starting with tots groups for pre-schoolers, we follow the LTA Youth system, going through the red, orange and green ball colours before players move up to the full ball.
The coaches have a good track records working with children, are enthusiastic about teaching tennis and most importantly care about their role in teaching the future of tennis.
They ensure the student to coach ratio as low as possible to guarantee that every child, regardless of ability level or ambition, is given real attention and is never left out.
Our coaches always keep to remain fully up todate with regard to ongoing changes and developments, which benefit both children and adults.
For further and up to date inofmration contact Head Coach Simon Pethybridge.
LTA – Youth Blue Tots (3-5’s)
Tots tennis is a fantastic way to introduce young children to tennis. Sessions are packed full of fun ways for children to improve basic agility. balance and coordination, core fundamentals for all sports. Learn the basics for forehands, backhands and volleys.
LTA – Youth Red (5-8’s)
Players play on our purpose-built smaller court with modified equipment (balls and rackets). This modified set up means that players learn to play the game quickly and can focus on technical and tactical development. Lots of movement, co-ordination, speed balance and agility games.
LTA – Youth Orange (8-9 & Under)
The perfect progression from mini red tennis that takes place on a three-quarter length court with an orange ball (a bit softer than normal tennis balls). Players continue to learn the game as well as learning a range of techniques and tactics. Sessions also include lots of movement, co-ordination, speed, balance and agility-based games.
LTA – Youth Green (10 – 11 years)
Perfect way for children to progress to full court tennis using green balls and makes it far easier for them to develop their skills, build confidence and advance with their tennis.
Juniors Yellow Ball 1 (11+)
Groups will be according to age and ability. For players with limited experience, the sessions will focus on technical skills and gearing up to playing points. More experienced players learn and play all aspects of tennis including singles, doubles, a range of techniques and tactics, match plays as well as a range of games.
Session Name | Age | Time | Theme |
LTA Blue Butterflies | 4 -5 | 0810-0840 | Learn the basics and love the game! |
LTA Red Hot Shots | 5-7 | 0845-0930 | Let’s hit some balls! |
LTA Red Dragons | 6-8 | 0930-1015 | Serve, rally & Score! |
LTA Orange Tigers | 8-10 | 1015-1100 | Develop your game! |
LTA Green Crocodiles | 9-11 | 1100-1145 | Put your skills to the test! |
LTA Yellow Canaries | 11+ | 1200-1300 | Fun, social, competitive! |