Green Youth (9-10 years old)

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During the Green Stage of the LTA Youth, children will learn to train. They are continuing to develop physically and are growing towards the full-size game. It may take them time to adapt to each new challenge on the full size court.

Children will start to adapt to deal with a wider variety of tennis balls. They’ll be playing a more varied game and starting to identify and develop their own strengths and weaknesses. Children develop a smarter game working out how they can beat their opponent through the use of space. They can also start to problem solve to win matches and will become accountable for their own actions. Expect to see tennis to be played on a full-sized court with 26” rackets and use of a green stage ball.

A positive learning experience, children should be encouraged to play regularly, in individual and team competitions.

And finally at the green stage, children should have a strong sense of belonging with their peers at the tennis centre.