Junior Tennis

Tennis activities for juniors and minis are mainly organised by age groups. Rich organises mini-red, orange, green and junior squads and groups on a weekly basis during school term-time. See the coaching pages for details.

Juniors are able to take part in these groups without become a member, although the financial benefit is greater if you child joins the Club as a Junior. Visit our Membership page for information on how to join.

• Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 and under. It is played on small courts with short rackets and soft balls. It’s just like the real game and gives players opportunities to have long rallies and play different types of shots.
• Mini Tennis Orange is for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red and is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played with shorter rackets, softer balls and on smaller than full-size tennis courts.
• Mini Tennis Green is for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Orange. It is for players aged 9 and 10. It is played on a full size tennis court, with bigger rackets and balls which are a little softer than yellow balls.
• Junior tennis (Yellow) is for players aged 10 and above who have developed their skills through the mini tennis groups. It is played on a full-sized tennis court with full compression tennis balls.

Our Junior Coaching Programme is as follows:

Saturdays

LTA Youth - Mini Red (ages 4-8) 9am - £5.50/£7.50 a session

At the Red stage, children practice to serve (with an overarm throw) rally, and learn to play points. Coaches will help children to develop adaptive skills, coordination, balance & speed. Through basic instruction, children continue to prepare for the game ahead. We use a larger sized ball that is 75% slower than a regular ball to give players time to develop their shots

LTA Youth - Mini Orange (ages 8-10) 9.45am - £5.50/£7.50 a session

At the Orange stage, children practice 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. We use balls 50% slower than a regular ball and 3/4 of the length of the court is used to develop understanding.

LTA Youth - Mini Green/Yellow Ball (ages 10-12) 10:30am - £5.50/£7.50 a session

At the Green stage, children enjoy playing tennis on a full size court. Coaches will help children to grow their game to play with variety and will continue to improve their tactical awareness whilst refining technique. Children will become more autonomous and accept greater responsibilities. We use balls that are 25% slower than a regular ball and play from the back of the court.

Our coach Rich can be contacted on richdouglas79@hotmail.co.uk or 07949 444866 if you have any questions about which group is most appropriate for your child. Don't hesitate to ask.