New Junior Coaching Programme Coming Soon!
We are introducing a new Junior Coaching Programme from 20 April 2009. The programme will cater for juniors from ages 5 to 16 and it is in line with the LTA recommendation for tennis ball transition coaching. Most of the courses are run in 8 weekly sessions and must be prebooked. Details of each of the courses and an application form are below:
Under 8s - Red Ball
This is the first stage of tennis development and is important for building skills and confidence. The focus starts on improving movement and ball skills as well as an introduction to rallying and playing the game. Children are then developed technically and tactically so that they can play the game successfully within the smaller court. Read More >>
Ages 8 and 9 - Orange Ball
Orange ball mini tennis is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played on slightly larger courts than red ball, with bigger rackets and balls that are not as soft as red balls. It’s the next stage to go through before the children start playing on a full sized court and it will help develop all the different shots, providing fun competition. Read More >>
Age 10 - Green Ball
The final stage before progressing to the full game is played with a green ball that bounces slightly lower than a normal tennis ball, allowing the children to improve their technique and rallying skills. Read More >>
Age 10 plus - Yellow Ball
Yellow ball competition is for players aged 11 and over. It is played on a full tennis court, with full size rackets and full compression yellow balls. It’s the last stage of your tennis development and the technique and skills that you have developed through the stages of mini tennis can now be put into practice. Read More >>
Michael Rakosi, the Club Coach, is also providing invite coaching classes for children who are British Tennis Members, hold or would like to get an LTA rating and take part in leagues and competitions.Classes are at the following times:
Saturday 10.00am to 11.00am
Tuesday 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Michael is also available for individual lessons for adults and juniors. He may be contacted at the number given below:
A new Adult Group Coaching class will also start soon. For more details please visit the link below: