LTA Youth - Sponge Ball Development - Saturday 10:30-11:25
About this course
Date:
Sat, 07 May - Sat, 09 Jul 2022
Time:
10:30 - 11:30
Age:
6 - 11 years old
Level:
All
Stage:
Orange
Price:
Free
Available to:
Everyone
What can you expect?
At the Orange stage, children learn the rules & scoring to play the game from serve & return. Coaches will support children to grow their motor skills (orientation, hand-eye coordination, running & moving) to play in a dynamic environment. At the Orange stage children will increase proficiency, problem-solving skills & learn sportsmanship.
Notes from the coach
This 55 minute class, for 5-11 year olds, will be divided into groups within the class - the Head Coach decides on the most appropriate group for your child’s ability - the group is not always age related . This class is where we work on the coordination skills needed using sponge balls (red & orange) and on reduced size tennis courts, almost all children regardless of age will start in the Red Sponge group. We always start with the basics i.e. throwing, catching, ready positions, skipping, balance, running, stopping and for the very young ones: simply listening to instruction from a coach. It is not uncommon for a child to be in a SBD classes for several terms or even years before being ready for another class. Also note that the LTA strongly recommend Sponge balls up until aged 11 and the RPT (in Spain) will still use a Red Sponge ball even for an adult beginner.
Where to find us
Lisvane (CAC) Tennis Club
cherry orchard road, lisvane, cardiff, WALES SOUTH CF14 0UD
Venue facilities
- Flood lights
- Parking
- Toilets
Waiting list
This course is full, but you still have the opportunity to be added to a waiting list in case spaces become available.
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