FUNdamentals - Tennis Canada

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A PROGRAM FOR PLAYERS LEARNING THE GAME
LESSONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
FUNdamentals
PILOT TEST >> SPRING AND SUMMER 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Big Picture: Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) . . . . . 2
Progressive Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Structure of Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Creating lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Creating a Pathway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Court Set-up Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Warm-up Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu of Play & Practice Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Red Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Orange Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Green Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
APPENDIX 1: Lesson Planners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
APPENDIX 2: Lesson Plans
Red Lesson Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6 x 1 hr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
2 hr camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Orange Lesson Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
6 x 1.5 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
2 hr Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Green Lesson Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
6 x 1.5 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
2 hr Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
APPENDIX 3: Running Leagues (schedules). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
APPENDIX 4: Certificates of Achievement
Red 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Red 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Orange 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
Orange 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
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BIG PICTURE
LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT (LTAD)
Tennis Canada has developed a Long-term athlete development pathway (LTAD) for
players. It progresses through 7 steps from a player’s first exposure to the sport, to
being a professional player.
Partway through the development, the path splits and players can choose a more “High
Performance” stream or, continue to enjoy and improve in the “Tennis for Life” stream.
Tennis for
Life
Living as a Pro
Learning to be a Pro
Learning to Perform
Consolidating
Recreation Stream Competitive Stream
Developing
FUNdamentals
Tennis FUNdamentals
Program
Active Start
Most starter lessons fit into the “FUNdamentals” stage. This stage happens anywhere
people are introduced to the game: in parks, at community courts and school gyms.
The FUNdamentals Program is designed to build a solid foundation for future success
and promote enjoyment and improvement. It is a resource for Instructors, programmers
and play leaders to deliver effective lessons suited for this stage of development.
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PROGRESSIVE TENNIS
Progressive Tennis uses a system of modified courts, racquets and balls scaled to
maximize learning for different levels and/or age groups. Just like many other sports
(e.g. Mini-soccer, T-Ball, etc.), scaling the game down to the size of the child speeds up
the learning process and make the game more fun.
The colour coded system is fully endorsed by the International Tennis Federation and
has been adopted by the majority of countries world-wide.
SYSTEM BASICS
Here is the basic progression. Levels are colour-coded for easy recognition:
RED TENNIS (6-8 year olds)
COURT: Net height: 80 cm (31.5 inches)
Length: 36 feet
Width: Singles: 18 feet
RACQUET: 19 or 21 inch (depending on player size)
BALL: Oversize Foam ball or oversized low-compression
felt ball
ORANGE TENNIS (9-10 year olds)
COURT: Net height: 80 cm (31.5 inches)
Length: 60 feet
Width: Singles: 21 feet Doubles: 27 feet
BALL: Low Compression ball
GREEN TENNIS
Full-Court Transition (11+ year olds)
COURT: Net height: 91.5 cm (3 feet)
Length: 23.77 m (78 feet)
Width: Singles: 27 feet Doubles: 36 feet
BALL: Transition ball
Adults and wheelchair players can also benefit greatly from mastering skills with the
smaller court and low-compression balls and build their skills to full court.
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STRUCTURE OF DEVELOPMENT
The Tennis FUNdamentals Program identifies 4 skill sets required to play tennis
successfully. These are called the “I Can” skill sets.
These skill sets all follow the Progressive Tennis system. Each colour coded stage of
development has 2 levels of achievement.
“I CAN
RALLY”
“I CAN
START A POINT”
“I CAN
PLAY NET”
“I CAN
COMPETE”
RED TENNIS
• Red 1 Lessons
• Red 2 Lessons
ORANGE TENNIS
• Orange 1 Lessons
• Orange 2 Lessons
GREEN TENNIS
• Green 1.0 Lessons
• Green 1.5 Lessons
In addition to the 4 “I Can” skill sets, players are also exposed to “I am a Good Sport”
behaviours. These include:
• Hug the racquet when the Instructor is talking
• Cooperate with a partner
• Pick up balls quickly
• Shake hands after each game
• Keep score out loud
• Make clear and fair line calls
• Compliment an opponent after a good shot
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CREATING LESSONS
Various durations of lessons can be created (e.g. 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hour camp, etc.)
as needed by adding together Play & Practice Activities. A full menu of activities is
provided. In addition, a “Lesson Planner” which follows these steps is included in this
curriculum.
The basic lesson structure unfolds in 4 steps:
MEET & GREET
Instructor sets the tone for the lesson with
personal contact.
WARM-UP
Instructor leads players to physically
prepare for the lesson.
PLAY & PRACTICE
Instructor organizes play and then runs
practice activities to improve play.
WRAP-UP
Instructor summarizes learning and
encourages practice outside of lesson time.
PLAY & PRACTICE STEP
The “I Can” skill sets are developed in Lesson step #3 (Play & Practice). This step
always starts with a Play Activity (“I Can Complete”). If time is available, lessons should
end with an “I Can Compete” Activity as well.
Play is the first order of business after the Warm-up. Rather than taking the
traditional path of “technique first”, we are going to take advantage of the fun of playing
tennis by using it as a motivational driver so players enjoy their experience.
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Any Instructor with experience knows the most asked question in a junior lesson is,
“When can we play?” In this program, the answer is “Now!”
After the Play Activity, the lesson moves into Practice Activities with skills from each of
the “I Can” skill sets.
3. PLAY & PRACTICE
Instructor organizes play and then runs practice activities to improve play.
PLAY
“I Can Compete”
Learning to play is the goal of the lessons. Play is also the time where
Instructors should observe and evaluate the skills of the players.
PRACTICE
“I Can Rally”
PRACTICE
“I Can Start the Point”
PRACTICE
“I Can Play Net”
Technique will still play a critical role in the learning process; however, it will be used in
a relevant way to answer the question, “How can I play better?” Tennis learned this
way will capture the fun of playing soccer or hockey and avoid tennis lessons being like
the old cliché of taking poor violin lessons.
Play Activities should be run for 15-20 minutes (depending on the duration of the
lesson). Practice Activities are run for 8-12 minutes depending on the duration of the
lesson and the average age of the participants. The rule of thumb is to only run a
Practice Activity 2 minutes over the average age of the participants. For example,
if the average age is 7, the activity should run for no more than 9 minutes. For planning
purposes, Practice Activities are averaged for a 10 minute duration.
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CREATING A PATHWAY
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Most recreation departments or clubs have a program guide which comes out for the
Spring and Summer. A sample of a program and descriptions are included to show how
a summer could be organized:
TENNIS LESSONS
All our lessons use the “Progressive Tennis” system of modified courts and balls
designed for the age and/or skill level of the players. Scale appropriate learning is used
by many other sports (e.g. T-Ball, Mini-soccer, etc.). Tennis is learned faster and easier
through this system.
RED LEVEL 1 (6-8 yrs)
This program introduces the foundational skills of tennis with an oversized lowcompression ball on a smaller court. Players learn basic rally, serve and net play skills
along with activities that build tennis specific coordination. Rules of play and “I am a
Good Sport” behaviours are also introduced.
This follow-up to Red Level 1 further refines the rally, serve, and net play skills. Players
learn to compete on a Red Court with oversized low-compression balls. “I am a Good
Sport” behaviours are reinforced as well.
ORANGE LEVEL 1 (9-10 yrs)
Orange tennis is played on a ¾ size court with a low-compression ball. Players learn
how to serve, rally, score and play at the net. “I am a Good Sport” behaviours are
reinforced.
This follow-up to Orange Level 1 is on a ¾ size court with a low-compression ball.
Players learn to maintain a rally when receiving more challenging shots, serve with
improved placement, approach the net, and place volleys.
GREEN LEVEL 1.0 (11+ yrs and adults)
Players learn to serve, rally, score, and play at net in singles and doubles on a
regulation sized court with a low-compression transition ball. Lessons take players
through a progression of skill building activities that speed learning.
This follow-up to Green level 1 also uses a low-compression transition ball. Players
learn to rally with improved direction and height control, serve with better power and
control, return serves, and approach and play net with volleys and overheads.
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TENNIS LEAGUES
Organized play is a great follow-up to lessons. Players shuffle partners and play short
rounds of doubles. Tennis never got easier, just show up and play! Sessions are
run by staff.
ORANGE BALL LEAGUE (9-10 yrs)
Pre-requisite: Orange level 2
GREEN BALL LEAGUE (Youth/Teen) (11-15 yrs)
Pre-requisite: Green level 1 or 2
GREEN BALL LEAGUE (Adult)
Pre-requisite: Green level 1 or 2
PROGRAM DURATIONS
Depending on the needs and constraints of the recreation department or facility,
programs can run for various durations and time. These are the recommended
durations:
Weekly programs:
RED LEVEL 1 & 2
• 1-2 lessons per week
• 1 hr lesson (length per lesson)
• 6 lessons total
ORANGE LEVEL 1 & 2/GREEN LEVEL 1.0 & 1.5
• 1-2 lessons per week
• 1.5 hr lesson (length per lesson)
• 6 lessons total
One week camps:
RED LEVEL 1 & 2
• 4 days per week (e.g., Mon-Thurs with Friday being a possible make-up day in
case of rain. For indoor facilities, Friday can be included as a “Competition day”)
• 2 hrs of lesson per day
ORANGE LEVEL 1 & 2/GREEN LEVEL 1.0 & 1.5
• 4 days per week (e.g., Mon-Thurs with Friday being a possible make-up day in
case of rain. For indoor facilities, Friday can be included as a “Competition day”)
• 2-3 hrs of lesson per day
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COMBINING LEVELS
In some situations, there will not be enough participants to separate levels. The 6-8
year olds do need to be separated because of development issues. 9-12 year olds can
be grouped together for lessons and leagues. The Instructor would use the Green
Lesson plans for the combined group.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following equipment is required to implement all the lessons:
• One 50 ball basket of Red Balls
• One 50 ball basket of Orange Balls
• One 50 ball basket of Green Balls
• 4 mini nets (or rope and chairs)
• 12 drop-down lines
ADVANCING LEVELS
Just like in other sports (e.g., swimming, figure skating, etc.) it is most effective to not
move players into a higher level unless they have achieved the appropriate skill
competencies. The Red and Orange levels of this program include skill assessment
cards and Certificates of Achievement.
Typically, players will need to repeat a level 2-3 times before advancing. When
repeating a level, it is important Instructors stress the importance of gaining competence
and development instead of giving the impression that players have “failed”.
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COURT SET-UP OPTIONS
RED COURT OPTIONS
In many park programs, there are constraints that required different court set-ups.
There are a number of configurations that can be used for Red Tennis.
To make nets for Red courts, a rope can be
tied from the regulation net to the fence with
chairs to prop it up.
SIDEWAYS (1-6 COURTS)
Playing sideways across the court is the “official”
set-up for Red Tennis. Up to 6 courts can be
created (using drop-down lines and Red nets or
rope).
Sideline placed 3
feet from net
RED COURT DIMENSIONS
Each Red court is 36 feet long (regulation court doubles
sideline to doubles sideline) and 18 feet wide.
KEY:
Player
Drop Down lines
Red Court Net
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RED COURT “LOW-BUDGET” OPTIONS
If there are limited Red nets and drop-down-lines (or supplies are not available at all), and
playing sideways is not an option (because it is too disturbing for adjacent courts), Red courts
can be created lengthwise as in the picture below. Red nets parallel to the regulation net.
LENGTHWISE (1-4 COURTS)
Four Red courts can be set-up to play
lengthwise on the court. Red nets and dropdown lines are required.
COURT 3
COURT 4
COURT 2
COURT 1
SERVICELINE TO SERVICELINE
(1-2 COURTS)
If no drop-down lines and Red nets are
available, 2 Red courts can be set-up
using the regulation net and playing
serviceline to serviceline.
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ORANGE COURT OPTIONS
For Orange ¾ Court tennis, there are a number of options available. The main priority is to
create the Orange court baseline.
2 Orange ¾ Courts
2 Orange ¾ Courts can be created on 1
regulation court. To make a full width ¾
court, the sidelines are placed just on the
outside of the net post.
COURT 1
COURT 2
“NARROW” OPTION
If there are limited drip-down lines
available, it is acceptable to use ½ width
of the regulation court.
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WARM-UP ACTIVITIES
The warm-up for starter players fulfils a number of functions:
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Develops a good habit of physically preparing for play
Increases body temperature to reduce injury risk
Builds coordination
For starter players, the warm-ups should also be fun and active. The FUNdamentals
Program includes a number of warm-up activities:
Court Parts:
In this activity, the Instructor gets players to place their foot on various parts of the court.
The Instructor uses this activity to introduce players to the geography of the court.
Once players get to know the various parts, the Instructor calls a part and players jog to
it.
Shadow Strokes:
Players run along the various lines of the court doing specific footwork (run or side
shuffle) and performing strokes (forehand & backhand groundstrokes, volleys,
overheads).
Throw/Track/catch/Coordination:
Players can improve coordination by tossing the ball back and forth while side-shuffling
along a line. Various actions are performed to keep the activity challenging.
Tag Games:
Tag games allow players to warm-up and introduce an element of competition.
For a video of these activities, go to the Tennis Canada Instructor youtube
channel:
http://www.youtube.com/instructorcert#p/u/3/ghtJU7mD8RU
If this link is inactive, paste the address into your browser bar.
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MENU OF PLAY & PRACTICE ACTIVITIES
OVERVIEW
RED LESSON ACTIVITIES
“I Can Rally”
“I Can Start a Point”
Activity R1:
Activity R9:
Throw Rally
Sky Ball
Activity R2:
Activity R10:
Throw Cross-courts &
Flying Target
Down-the-lines
Activity R3:
Activity R11:
Floor Rally
Underhand Serve &
Return
Activity R12: Overhead
Activity R4:
Floor Footwork
Serve & Return
Activity R5:
Floor Cross-courts &
Down-the-lines
Activity R6:
Self Rally
Activity R7:
Rally Ball
Activity R8:
Groundstroke feed
ORANGE LESSON ACTIVITIES
“I Can Rally”
Activity O4: Overhead
Activity O1:
Rally Ball
Serve & Return Teams
Activity O2:
Rally Cross-court
Activity O3:
Cross-courts & Downthe-lines
Activity O5: Serve to
Targets
GREEN LESSON ACTIVITIES
“I Can Rally”
Activity G4: Serve &
Activity G1:
Rally Ball
Return (singles &
doubles)
Activity G5: Serve to
Activity G2:
“Pinning and Moving”
Backhand
Activity G3:
Over and Under
Activity R13:
Catch Ball
Activity R14:
Grip Flip
“I Can Compete”
Activity R17:
Throw Tennis
Activity R18:
Floor Tennis
Activity R15:
Throw to Volley
Activity R19:
Team Cones
Activity R16:
Groundstroke to Volley
Activity R20:
7 point game
Activity O6:
Throw to Cross-court
Volley
Activity O7:
Activity O8:
Approach shot & Volley
“I Can Compete”
Activity O9:
Stop Tennis
Activity G6:
“I Can Compete”
Activity G9:
Up & Down
Activity G7:
Lob to Overhead
Activity G10:
Tennis Doubles
Activity G8:
Approach shot & Volley
Activity O10:
No-Ad game
Activity O11:
Tag-Team Tennis
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PLAY & PRACTICE
ACTIVITIES
RALLY”
MODULE
RED
TENNIS1: THROW TENNIS
TTENNIS
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“I CAN RALLY”
”I CAN RALLY”
PRACTICE
MODULE ACTIVITY
1: THROWR1
TENNIS
Throw Rally
Goal: To understand the concept of a rally.
Rules of the Game: Cooperatively throw underhand back and forth
with a partner. Players in pairs (each pair is a team). Team with the
longest rally wins. The rally is over when:
The ball bounces twice
The ball goes out of the designated play area or in the net
A player catches it in the air (doesn’t let it bounce)
Players must recover to a marker placed in the appropriate recovery
position (“Home base”)
TACTICAL/TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
During the activity only highlight one technical element. The activity may be repeated multiple times to cover other
elements.
Tactic: To understand the tactic of keeping the ball in play and outlasting your opponent with consistency
Coordination: Help players develop coordination by throwing underhand back and forth with a partner with these variations:
Throw and catch with different amount of bounces (after 1 bounce, after 2 bounces, etc.)
Throw and catch with 1 hand (dominant, non-dominant)
Movement Cycle: Set up a marker at the player’s baseline (Red Court). This is their Recovery Position (Home Base). The
players must return to the marker (using side-shuffles) before throwing the ball to their partner. Help players to understand
the “Movement Cycle” of going to the ball, setting-up with balance, and recovering before their partner catches.
Set-up & Impact Point: By having players catch the ball in a sideways position (exploring FH & BH sides) and only at waist
level, the concept of impact point is reinforced.
I AM A GOOD SPORT:
Hug the racquet when the Instructor is speaking
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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“I CAN RALLY”
PRACTICE ACTIVITY R2
Throw Cross-courts & Down-the-lines
Goal: To understand the tactic of placing the ball to move an
opponent around while maintaining a consistent rally.
to team mate. Players are in pairs. One player starts in the FH corner
and alternately throws a cross-court then a down-the-line. The other
player returns the ball directly to the first player. When the team
completes the sequence of 4 throws, they get a point. The single
player moves to the BH corner and they play again. Team with the
most points wins. The rally is over when:
The ball bounces twice or not at all (player catches it in air)
Players must recover to “Home base” marker between each
shot.
elements.
Tactic: To understand the tactic of moving the opponent around and the terms “cross-court” and “down-the-line”.
Movement Cycle: Place markers at the recovery positions (Home Base). The players throw the ball to the partner’s marker
and must recover before their throw bounces using side-shuffles). They must also “beat the bounce” and be balanced and
ready before the partner’s ball bounces on their side of the court.
Set-up & Impact Point: Players must be ready and balanced before the ball bounces. By having players catch the ball in a
balanced sideways position (exploring FH & BH sides) and only at waist level, the concept of impact point is reinforced.
Bodywork: By using two hands on the ball and sending it with a body rotation, players practise turning their body during
groundstrokes (using an oversized ball like a soccer ball enhances the activity).
I am a Good Sport:
Call score out loud
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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“I CAN RALLY”
Floor Rally
Goal: To understand sending the ball in a straight line
Rules of the Game: Place targets at the intersection of the regulation
singles sideline and baseline, sideline and service line, etc.
Cooperatively push the ball along the ground to a partner. Start with
forehands then backhands then alternate with a ready position in
between each push.
One point is gained for the pair if the ball stays on the line until it
reaches the target. ½ Point if it stays on the line until ½ way (e.g.
centre mark).
During the activity only highlight one technical element.
The activity may be repeated multiple times to cover other elements.
.
Tactic: To understand the tactic of keeping the ball in play through control.
Grips: Help players develop an eastern forehand and backhand grip with a “laid-back” wrist
Impact Point: Help players experience an impact point that is out front
Hitting Zone: Help players experience an extended “Hitting Zone” by ‘pushing’ the ball forward with a laid-back wrist and a
sideways body position (reinforce the ball goes wherever the racquet face is ‘looking’ so make sure it faces the target for a
long distance during the stroke).
I am a Good Sport:
Cooperate with partner
Ball push
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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“I CAN RALLY”
Floor Footwork
Goal: To experience quick ‘adjustment steps’ required for tennis and
to send the ball straight.
Rules of the Game: This game is played as a team relay. Resist the
urge to make it a race as performing the proper actions gets the
points. Players start by sending the ball with a push along the ground
from the designated start line to the finish line. The player then
performs footwork in relation to the ball while it is rolling,:
1st leg of the race: Stay right behind the ball while its rolling
2nd Leg: Stay in front of the ball
3rd & 4th Legs: Circle the ball (clockwise and counter clockwise)
One point is gained if the player performs the footwork until the ball
crosses the finish line.
elements.
Tactic: To understand the tactic of keeping the ball in play with consistency (good footwork & set-up means better
consistency).
Hitting Zone: Player uses an extended Hitting Zone to send the ball in a straight line. Reinforce that the racquet angle
determines the direction of the ball. A Hitting Zone is created as the racquet face extends forward towards the target.
Footwork: Help players experience quick adjustment steps which are required for tennis. Players should stay on the balls
of their feet and make small rapid steps:
Use quick, small steps and stay behind the ball
Use quick, small steps to stay in front of the ball
Use quick, small steps to circle the ball (first clockwise, then counter clockwise)
I am a Good Sport:
Hug the racquet when the Instructor is speaking.
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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“I CAN RALLY”
”I CAN RALLY”
MODULE 1: THROW TENNIS
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Floor Cross-courts & Down-thelines
Goal: To understand moving the opponent around by placing the ball.
Reinforce the tennis terminology of ‘crosscourt” and “down-the-line”.
Rules of the Game: Cooperatively push the ball back and forth to
each other. One player sends the ball only crosscourt. The other
sends the ball only down-the-line. One point is gained if a pair
completes a sequence of 2 cross courts and 2 down-the-lines. Switch
roles. Do FH only then BH only. The sequence doesn’t count if the ball
goes outside of the Red court area. Recover to “home base” between
each shot.
elements.
Tactic: Moving an opponent around
Grips: Help players develop an eastern forehand and backhand grip with a ‘laid-back” wrist
Impact Point: Help players experience an impact point that is out front.
Reception: Players must be in a sideways position with their racquet set at the impact point to receive the ball.
Hitting Zone: Help players experience an extended “Hitting Zone” by ‘pushing’ the ball forward with a laid-back wrist and a
sideways body position (reinforce the ball goes wherever the racquet face is ‘looking’ so make sure it faces the target for a
long distance during the stroke).
I am a Good Sport:
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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“I CAN RALLY”
Self-Rally
Goal: To practice ideally relating an Impact Point to the body.
Rules of the Game: Players start in positions as if they were rallying
to each other. Each player performs a self rally. Send the ball just
above head height and to a target on the ground. Players must selfrally continuously for 5 times to get a point. No point is awarded if the
player:
Lets the ball bounce more than once
Hits the ball facing the wrong way
Has the incorrect grip
Does not send to head height or above
elements.
Tactic: Keep the ball in play through a clean impact.
Impact Point: Help players zero in on a centred impact point in good relationship to their body. Place a marker on the
ground to aim the ball. An ideal impact point is located:
Waist level
Out front (in front of body)
Comfortable distance from body
Continental Grip: A continental grip will allow players to self-rally on both FH and BH sides.
“palm-up” is used for FH, “palm-down” is used for BH.
.
Sideways body position: Players need to adopt a sideways position when self-rallying.
“palm-up” is related to the FH. “palm-down” is related to the BH. Place a marker to orient feet.
I am a Good Sport:
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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“I CAN RALLY”
”I CAN RALLY”
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Rally Ball
Goal: To consistently exchange the ball over the net using racquets.
Rules of the Game: Players are in teams (pairs) and cooperatively
rally back and forth to each other. Players must recover to “home
base” between every shot. Team with the longest rally wins. The rally
is over when:
The ball goes out of the designated play area
The ball goes into the net
Note: This is the standard formation used for players to practice
groundstrokes
elements.
Tactic: Keep the ball in play through consistent rallying
Reception: Set-up: Groundstrokers must receive the ball in a sideways body position with the racquet prepared.
Movement: Players must recover to “home base” after every shot.
Grip/Impact Point/Hitting Zone: All of these can be reinforced during this activity.
I am a Good Sport:
Note: It is recommended to “flip flop” back and forth from the Throw and Floor activities to this activity
multiple times in a lesson.
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“I CAN RALLY”
”I CAN RALLY”
4
Groundstroke Feed
Goal: To reinforce any groundstroke fundamental.
Rules of the Game: Players are in teams (pairs). One player is the
“feeder” and cooperatively throws underhand to a partner hitting
groundstrokes. Practice FH’s, BH’s or alternate. The Hitter must send
the ball to a designated target which gains one point. Targets can be:
Send the ball to the feeder with control so they can catch it
Send the ball to a cross-court or down-the-line target
elements.
I am a Good Sport:
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“I CAN START A POINT”
Sky Ball
Goal: To understand the concept of starting the point with an
overhand throw action which simulates the overhead serve.
Rules of the Game: Cooperatively throw overhand back and forth
with a partner. Players in pairs (each pair is a team). To gain a point,
a player must start from a serve position behind the baseline and
throw the ball higher than the level of the fence. Their partner must
catch it after one bounce. No point is gained if:
A player catches it in the air (doesn’t let it bounce)
During the activity only highlight one technical element.
The activity may be repeated multiple times to cover other elements.
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Tactic: To understand the tactic of starting the point with an overhead serve.
Trophy Position
Throwing Action: Help players develop an overhead “throwing action” by having them start the throw
in the “trophy position” and throwing upward (over the level of the fence). The throwing action has these
components:
Start with “trophy position”
Player turns and reaches up to release ball
Ensure throwing elbow stays beside body (doesn’t come forward)
Serve Position: Set up a marker at the player’s baseline (Red Court). Have them adopt a serve position (sideways with
front foot pointed at net post) and ensure they are behind the baseline to perform the throw.
Impact Point: Have players reach as high as they can to release the ball. Reinforce that there will be a full upward
extension at impact when they serve with the racquet.
I am a Good Sport:
Call score out loud
KEY:
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Flying Target
Goal: To understand the concept of starting the point with an
overhead serve by simulating the coordination of tossing and throwing
actions.
Rules of the Game: Players are in teams (3-4 players/team).
Players start with one ball in each hand in a serve position (i.e., not
“trophy position”). Using a service toss, the player lifts a ball into the
air and then, using a throwing action, throws the ball in the racquet
hand at the tossed ball. Every hit of the tossed ball gains a point.
Players get 2 attempts to get points each turn. After each turn, they
switch with a teammate who is waiting behind. Play for 4 minutes
each game.
elements.
Tactic: To understand the tactic of Starting the point with an overhead serve.
Serve Position: Set up a marker at the player’s baseline (Red Court). Have them adopt a serve position (sideways with
front foot pointed at net post) and ensure they are behind the baseline to perform the action.
Toss & Throwing Action: Help players coordinate an accurate service toss with an overhead throwing action. Players
start in service position. Toss the ball by holding it in the fingers (palm sideways) and using their shoulder to lift the ball into
a position just higher than their Impact point. The throwing action has these components:
Player turns and reaches up to release ball (release the ball at full upward extension)
Ensure throwing elbow stays beside body (doesn’t come forward)
Impact Point: Have players reach as high as they can to release the ball. Reinforce that there will be a full upward
extension at impact when they serve with the racquet.
I am a Good Sport:
Pick up the balls quickly
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”I CAN RALLY”
4
Underhand Serve & Return
Goal: To understand starting the point.
Rules of the Game: Players in teams (pairs). Server sends the ball
underhand to a returner (server cannot bounce the ball to send it).
The returner must send the ball back. This counts as one sequence
and gains the team a point. No point if:
One player serves for 2 points then switch roles.
If players need more challenge, they can be limited to serving only to
one side of the court (FH or BH half).
elements.
Tactic: To understand starting the point with consistency.
Set-up: Server starts in proper serve location (behind Red baseline). Returner starts on Red baseline in ready position.
Impact Point: Server tosses the ball up and uses their FH to send the ball. Returner sends the ball back into the servers’
court. The returner can respond with either FH or BH (depending on serve placement). For both players impact should be:
Waist level
I am a Good Sport:
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Overhead Serve & Return
Rules of the Game: Players in teams (pairs). Server sends the ball
with an overhand serve to a returner. The returner must send the ball
back. This counts as one sequence and gains the team a point. No
point if:
One player serves for 2 points then switch roles.
If players need more challenge, they can be limited to serving only to
one side of the court (FH or BH half).
elements.
Set-up: Server starts in proper serve location (behind Red baseline). Returner starts on Red baseline in ready position.
Impact Point: Server sends a ball with an overhand serve. Ball impact should be with racquet at full upward extension
Returner sends the ball back into the servers’ court. The returner can respond with either FH or BH (depending on serve
placement). The impact for the returner must be:
Waist level
I am a Good Sport:
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“I CAN PLAY THE NET”
”I CAN RALLY”
4
Catch Ball
Goal: To understand the concept of volley (take ball before bounce).
with a partner. Players in pairs (each pair is a team). One player is at
the net position and must catch with one hand (FH side with dominant
hand, BH side with non-dominant hand). Team with the longest rally
wins. The rally is over when:
The ball bounces twice (or the net player lets it bounce once)
The ball goes into the net
elements.
Tactic: To understand the tactic of playing the net
Set-up & Impact Point:
Groundstrokers must catch the ball in a sideways position, at waist level, and out front.
Volleyers must catch the ball with one hand, (dominant hand on FH side, non-dominant hand on BH side) in a
sideways position, at chest level, and out front
Volley position: Players start in ready position two big steps from net.
Volley “Catching Action”: Players catch the ball with “soft hands” to absorb the impact.
I am a Good Sport:
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“I CAN PLAY NET”
Grip Flip
Goal: To experience a continental grip on the volleys.
Rules of the Game: Players score as individuals. They must bounce
the ball continuously up on the strings, alternating each hit from the
FH to BH side of the racquet. After every set of hits (5, 10, etc.
depending on skill level of players), players get 1 point. Without
stopping, players move on to the next position:
Standing up
Down on one knee
Down on two knees
Sitting down
Completing all the positions gets 100 points
elements.
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Tactic: Consistency through solid fundamentals.
Grip: Help players develop a continental grip. By flipping from FH to BH sides of the racquet, the
Continental grip is reinforced (it is harder to do it with other grips)
Ball Control: Have players send the ball straight up and just above head height.
Impact Point: Have players impact the ball at waist (and then chest) height to re-create the proper volley impact height.
I am a Good Sport:
Call score out loud
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Throw to Volley
Goal: To reinforce any volley technique while developing a feel for the
groundstroke to volley rally.
“feeder” and cooperatively throws underhanded to a partner at net
position hitting volleys. Practice FH’s, BH’s or alternate. The hitter
must send the ball to a designated target which gains one point.
Targets can be:
Send the ball to the feeder with control so they can catch it
elements.
Tactic: Keep the ball in play through consistent volleys.
Reception: Set-up: Volleyers must receive the ball in a sideways body position with the racquet prepared at chest height.
“Catching action”: Reinforce that the basic volley has the feel of “catching the ball” (avoid “hitting”, “punching”, “blocking”).
I am a Good Sport:
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Goal: To reinforce any volley technique while developing a
groundstroke to volley rally.
“feeder” and cooperatively sends groundstrokes to a partner at net
position hitting volleys. Practice FH’s, BH’s or alternate. The hitter
must send the ball to a designated target which gains one point.
Targets can be:
Send the ball to the feeder with control so they can rally it
back
elements.
Reception: Set-up: Volleyers must receive the ball in a sideways body position with the racquet prepared.
I am a Good Sport:
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“I CAN COMPETE”
Throw Tennis
Goal: To play tennis (serve, rally, score) without the racquet.
Rules of the Game: Server starts with an overhand throw anywhere
into the Red court. The returner must catch the ball on one bounce
and can throw underhand (using two hands) anywhere in the Red
court. Players move each other around and try to win the point. The
point is over when:
The ball lands out of the designated court or in the net
Player catches it in the air (no volleys in this game)
•
As a variation, allow volleys (players can catch the ball in the air
and then send it with 1 hand)
Reinforce all the techniques and tactics previously learned:
Tactics:
Keep the ball in play to win points with consistency
Move the opponent around to help them miss (use cross-courts and down-the-lines)
Place the serve (throw) to gain advantage
Play the net to take the ball earlier
Techniques:
• Movement Cycle: Set up and recover before the ball bounces on groundstrokes.
• Impact Point: Catch the ball at waist level out front (chest level for volleys).
• Bodywork: Use a full rotation to send the ball on groundstrokes (stay sideways for volleys).
• Service Position & motion: Start behind baseline in a sideways position and use a “throwing action” for the serve
I am a Good Sport:
Make clear and fair line calls
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“I CAN COMPETE”
Floor Tennis
Goal: To Play tennis (serve, rally, score) without the racquet.
Rules of the Game: Server starts by pushing the ball along the
ground into the opponent’s Red court. The returner stops the ball with
their racquet and sends it back with a push along the ground
anywhere in the Red court. Players move each other around and try
to win the point. The point is over when:
The ball comes off the ground
The ball goes out of the Red court
•
The point is lost if the ball crosses outside of the Red sideline or
baseline.
Note: The game should look like an actual tennis game except that
the ball stays along the ground.
Tactics:
Techniques:
• Movement Cycle: Set up and recover to “home base” between shots.
• Impact Point: Stop the ball with a sideways body position and an impact point that is out front (on the ground).
• Hitting Zone: Player uses an extended hitting zone to send the ball in a straight line. Reinforce that the racquet
angle determines the direction of the ball. A hitting zone is created as the racquet face extends forward towards the
target.
I am a Good Sport:
Call score out loud
KEY:
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“I CAN COMPETE”
Team Cones
Goal: To play tennis (serve, rally, score).
Rules of the Game: Players are split into two teams. Each team has
a ‘base’ (designated by a marker) at the side of the court. Players
from team 1 always play on the end of the Red Court nearer the net.
Players on team 2 always play on the Red court nearer the regulation
baselines.
Each pair spins for serve and plays a game up to 5 points (alternate
server every 2 points). ‘Sudden-death’ at 4-4. Once a player wins,
they put a marker on their team’s base. They then wait for a different
player to play on the other team. Keep playing and changing partners
for whatever the designated time frame is set by the coach (e.g. 5, 10,
20 min, etc.). Team with the most markers on their team’s base wins.
Example from the ITF Competition website:
www.tennisplayandstay.com/competitions/team-cones.html
Reinforce all the techniques and tactics previously learned.
Note: Instructors need to use the play times to evaluate skills for Certificate of Achievement
Tactics:
Place the serve to gain advantage
Techniques:
-Movement Cycle -Grip -Impact Point -Set-up -Hitting Zone -”Catching action” on volleys -”Throwing action” on
serves -Service position -Bodywork/rotation on groundstrokes
I am a Good Sport:
Shake hands after the game
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“I CAN COMPETE”
7 Point Game
Goal: To play tennis (serve, rally, score).
Rules of the Game: This is a standard game of Red Tennis. Server
starts by serving 2 points. Server gets 2 attempts per point (1st and
2nd serve). Each player serves 2 points then returns for 2 points. The
winner is the player who gets to 7 points first. Regular tennis rules
apply
Tactics:
Keep the Ball in Play to win points with consistency
Move the opponent around to help them miss (use cross courts and Down-the-lines)
Techniques:
-Movement Cycle -Grip -Impact Point -Set-up -Hitting Zone -“Catching action” on volleys -“Throwing action” on
I am a Good Sport:
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DRAFT
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PLAY & PRACTICE ACTIVITIES
ORANGE TENNIS
RALLY”
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“I CAN ODULE
RALLY” 1: THRO
”I CAN RALLY”
PRACTICE ACTIVITY O1
4
Rally Ball
Goal: To consistently exchange the ball.
is over when:
After a set time or, a specific number of rallies, the player must switch
with the one waiting behind.
groundstrokes
elements.
I am a Good Sport:
Note: It is recommended to “flip flop” back and forth from the Red Throw and Floor activities to this activity
KEY:
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“I CAN RALLY”
”I CAN RALLY”
4
Rally Cross-court
Goal: To understand increasing consistency by choosing to hit ‘High
percentage’ crosscourt shots.
rally crosscourt back and forth to each other. Players must recover to
“Home base” between every shot. Team with the longest rally wins.
The rally is over when:
Start with FH cross courts and then switch to BH.
elements.
Tactic Moving an opponent around
Reception: Set-up: Groundstrokers must receive the ball in a sideways body position with the racquet prepared before the
ball bounces.
Hitting Zone: Help players direct the ball by understanding the ball goes wherever the racquet face is “looking”. Make the
racquet face extend towards the target for a long distance during the stroke.
Grip/Impact Point: These can also be reinforced during this activity.
I am a Good Sport:
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“I CAN RALLY”
”I CAN RALLY”
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Cross-courts & Down-the-lines
Goal: To understand moving the opponent around by placing the ball.
Reinforce the tennis terminology of “cross-court” and “down-the-line”.
Rules of the Game: Cooperatively rally the ball back and forth to
each other. One player sends the ball only crosscourt. The other
sends the ball only down-the-line. One point is gained if a pair
completes a sequence of 2 cross courts and 2 lines. Switch roles. Do
FH only then BH only. The sequence doesn’t count if the ball goes
outside of the Orange court area. Recover to “home base” between
each shot.
elements.
Tactic Moving an opponent around
ball bounces.
I am a Good Sport:
Compliment an opponent after a good shot
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DRAFT
MODULE
1: THROW
TENNIS
“I
CAN START
A POINT”
4
Overhand Serve & Return Teams
Rules of the Game: Players in teams (serving team and returning
team). Each time a server comes up they can serve the ball
anywhere in the Orange service box. Server gets 2 chances to put
the ball in (Reinforce the concept of 1st & 2nd serve). If they miss both
serves they lose the point (introduce the concept of ‘Double fault’). If
the serve goes in, the returner must place the ball back anywhere in
the Orange court. If they do, no point for either team. If they miss, the
serving team gets a point. After the point, the next players on the
serving and returning team come up. First team to get 5 points wins.
Switch teams.
elements.
Set-up: Server starts in proper serve location (behind Orange baseline). Returner starts on Orange baseline in ready
position.
Impact Point: Server tosses the ball up and impacts at full upward extension. Returner sends the ball back into the
servers’ court. The returner can respond with either FH or BH (depending on serve placement). Returners should impact
the ball:
Waist level
I am a Good Sport:
Keep the score out loud
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Serve to Targets
Goal: To understand starting the point with an advantage.
Rules of the Game: Players are in teams. Each time a server comes
up they attempt to serve the ball to a target on the BH side of the court
(use big targets like a chair, tennis ball box, etc.). Each server gets 2
attempts per turn. 1 point for every target hit by a team member.
Once every player on the team has had a turn, the team on the other
end of the court serves. 1st team to 5 points wins (the team that is
behind gets 1 serve per team member to try to catch up).
elements.
Tactic: To understand gaining advantage by serving with placement.
Set-up: Servers start in proper serve location (behind Orange baseline).
Grip: A FH grip will allow the players to angle the racquet face easier. If the player has control over the racquet face, a
continental grip may be possible.
Hitting Zone: To direct the ball to the target, the racquet face must “look” at the target through the impact.
I am a Good Sport:
Pick up balls quickly
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Throw to Cross-court Volley
Goal: To reinforce any volley technique.
Rules of the Game: Split the court into 3 lanes. 2 players in each
lane (one volleyer, one feeder). The “feeder” cooperatively throws
underhanded to the volleyer. The volleyer must send the ball to a
designated crosscourt target which gains one point;
Volleyer in the FH lane only uses FH volley and volleys
crosscourt to the centre lane.
Volleyer in the BH lane uses only BH volleys aimed
crosscourt into the centre lane.
Volleyer in the centre lane alternates FH volleys to the BH
lane and FH volleys to the FH lane.
Extra players pick up balls. Rotate in a big circle 2 positions to the left
(big circle) after 2 minutes. Player with the most points at the end
wins.
elements.
Tactic: Gain advantage by volleying to the open court.
Grip: Reinforce the continental grip.
Impact Point: Impact ball at chest level, out front, at a comfortable distance from the body.
I am a Good Sport:
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position hitting volleys. Volleyer uses FH & BH volleys to maintain a
consistent exchange. The team with the most rallies in 1 minute wins.
Everyone moves one position to their left (big circle).
elements.
Tactic: Gain advantage by volleying to the open court.
Grip: Reinforce the continental grip.
Impact Point: Impact ball at chest level, out front, at a comfortable distance from the body.
I am a Good Sport:
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Approach Shot & Volley
Goal: To experience the sequence of an approach shot and volley.
Rules of the Game: Players are on 2 teams. Each team gets one
Orange court and has players in the following positions:
Positioned at the side of the court. Toss a light ball
underhand that lands just in front of the service line.
Baseline player moves up to hit the tossed ball as an
approach shot (use FH first then BH). They then move to the
net and attempt a volley to groundstroke exchange.
One player is at the baseline on the other end (receiving the
approach shot) and tries to maintain a groundstroke to volley
rally of 2 shots.
The team gets one point if the volleyer and groundstroker complete
the approach/groundstroke/volley sequence (3 shots).
elements.
Tactic: Gain advantage through coming to the net and volleying.
Movement: Players “walk-through” their approach shot and must split step after their approach shot.
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DRAFT
.
“I CAN COMPETE”
Stop Tennis
Goal: To Play tennis (serve, rally, score).
Rules of the Game: Players are split into two teams. Each team has
a “base” (designated by a marker) at the side of the court. Players
from team 1 always play on one end of the Orange Court. Players on
team 2 always play on the other end. Matches do not start until
Instructor yells, “GO”.
Choose a "STOP" target, eg first to 5 points. All players start at the
same time and the first player to reach that target shouts "STOP" to
stop all the matches. In every match, the player who is leading when
“STOP” is shouted gets a win for his or her team. If matches are a
draw when "STOP" is shouted, one more point is played to find a
winner. Rotate players and play again.
www.tennisplayandstay.com/competitions/stop.html
Reinforce all the techniques and tactics previously learned.
Tactics:
Move the opponent around to help them miss (use cross courts and Down-the-lines)
Techniques:
I am a Good Sport:
Shake hands after the game
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DRAFT
“I CAN COMPETE”
Orange No-Ad game
Rules of the Game: This is a standard game of Orange Tennis. One
player serves for the whole game. Each game is regular tennis
scoring except a “sudden death” point is played at 40-40 (No Ad
scoring). The returner gets to choose to play the point on the Deuce
or Ad side. If there are more players than courts, each player plays
one game and then rotates off.
Tactics:
Techniques:
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“I CAN COMPETE”
Tag Team Tennis
Rules of the Game: Players are placed in teams of two. The first
player plays 2 points against an opponent from the opposite team
(they serve one point, the opponent serves one point). They then
‘high five’ their partner who comes in and plays for 2 points. The
score is continuous regardless of which partner plays. Play up to 7
points.
To not play the same opponent, one Tag team can have players stay
for 3 points (while the other plays 2).
www.tennisplayandstay.com/competitions/tag-team-tennis.html
Tactics:
Techniques:
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DRAFT
PLAY & PRACTICE ACTIVITIES
GREEN TENNIS
RALLY”
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“I CAN ODULE
RALLY” 1: THRO
”I CAN RALLY”
PRACTICE ACTIVITY G1
4
Rally Ball
Goal: To consistently exchange the ball.
is over when:
groundstrokes
elements.
I am a Good Sport:
Note: It is recommended to “flip flop” back and forth from the Throw and Floor activities to this activity
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DRAFT
“I CAN RALLY”
”I CAN RALLY”
4
“Pinning and Moving”
Goal: To understand taking centre balls and making an opponent
move to the sides.
Rules of the Game: Split the court into 3 lanes. Cooperatively rally
the ball back and forth to each other. One player is in the centre of
the court and sends the ball to the sides. The players at the sides
send the ball into the centre. Rotate other players in after 3 misses or,
after the players complete a sequence of 4 shots.
elements.
Tactic Moving an opponent around from the centre of the court
ball bounces.
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“I CAN RALLY”
”I CAN RALLY”
4
“Over and Under”
Goal: To understand that controlling the height in a rally can gain time
or, take time from an opponent.
Rules of the Game: Cooperatively rally back and forth to each other
on one half width of the full court. A player is placed at the side of the
net as a height reference and holds out their racquet. They call,
“Over” (hit the ball above the player”s racquet) or, “Under” (hit the ball
below the level of the racquet. Players get one point by completing 2
“over” shots and 1 “under” shot. Rotate players into each position.
elements.
Tactic: Using height to gain or take away time from an opponent.
Grips: Help players develop an eastern forehand and backhand grip with a “laid-back” wrist
Impact Point: Help players experience an impact point that is out front.
Racquet path: Players must control the height of the ball by making their racquet path go low to high (for a higher shot) or,
level (for a lower shot).
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4
Serve & Return
Goal: To understand starting the point (singles & doubles).
Rules of the Game: Players are grouped into servers and returners.
Servers start in either singles or doubles serving positions (ensure all
players experience both). Returners place the ball cross court
(regardless if they receive the serve from the singles or doubles
servers) and past the service line.
If the returner can place the return into the target area, they gain a
point on that server. If they get 2 points on any server, they become a
server and that server becomes a returner.
elements.
Tactic: To understand starting the point with consistency (in singles and doubles).
Set-up: Server starts in proper serve location (behind Green baseline). Returner starts on Green baseline in ready position.
Impact Point: Server tosses the ball up and uses their FH to send the ball. Returner sends the ball back into the servers’
court. The returner can respond with either FH or BH (depending on serve placement). For both players impact should be:
Waist level
Throwing action: Server performs a throwing action to send the serve.
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Serve to Backhand
Goal: To start the point with an advantage.
Rules of the Game: Players are split into 2 teams (Deuce side and
Ad side servers). One player serves from the singles position, one
from the doubles position.
Servers start from the service line (position 1) and attempt to place the
ball to a BH target. If two different players on the team hit the BH
target, the team gets to move to the ¾ court line (position 2. Once
two players hit the target again, the team gets to go to the baseline
(position 3).
The team that hits 2 BH targets from the baseline wins. Teams then
switch deuce and Ad side and play the whole game again.
elements.
Tactic: To gain advantage by placing the serve to the backhand (of a right-handed opponent).
Grip: Help players use a continental grip.
Throwing action: Server performs a throwing action to send the serve.
I am a Good Sport:
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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position hitting volleys. Practice FH’s, BH’s or alternate. The objective
is to keep the rally going cooperatively for as many shots as possible.
elements.
Movement: Players must split step to recover after each shot.
I am a Good Sport:
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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Lob to Overhead
Goal: To introduce overheads at net and lobs.
“feeder” and cooperatively sends a lob to the partner at net hitting
overheads. The overheader sends a cooperative shot back and the
pair attempt to hit as many lob/overhead combinations as possible.
Once a player misses twice, they switch with the player waiting at the
side.
elements.
Tactic: Using an overhead smash at net /lobbing for defense.
Reception: Set-up: Overheaders must move quickly to get sideways with their racquets prepared under the ball.
Ball Control: Control the ball by using the PAS principles (Path, Angle, Speed of Racquet).
Impact point: Reinforce an overhead impact is at full upward extension (like the serve). The lob has the same impact as a
groundstroke.
I am a Good Sport:
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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Approach Shot & Play Net
Goal: To experience approaching the net and finishing a point.
Rules of the Game: Players are in teams (“Net players” and
“Passers”) located at each end of the court. Each Net player and
Passer plays on ½ width of the court. The Passer starts by feeding a
short ball to the serviceline of the Net player. The Net player hits an
approach shot and must come to the net. The point is played out
Passer can hit any shot (lob, etc.).
If the Passer wins, they replace the Net player on the other side of the
court.
elements.
Tactic: Take the net and finish the point off short balls /passing a net player.
Reception: Set-up: Passers must set-up well to give time to place the ball.
Movement: Net players must split step to receive a volley or a lob.
Ball control: Reinforce that the Passers only have a ½ width court so keeping the ball lower (at the feet) or higher (over the
head) of the Net player is best. Net players can use angles (since they are closer) or short “drop shots”. (Use path, angle
and speed of racquet (PAS principles).
I am a Good Sport:
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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.
“I CAN COMPETE”
Up & Down
Rules of the Game: Court is divided into 4 positions:
1. “Peak”
2. “Slope”
3. “Base”
4. v“Valley”
The top player is at the “Peak” (position 1). Players play ½ court width
at position 2 (“Slope”). The winner goes to the peak. The player who
doesn”t win goes to the “Base” game (position 3). Player who wins at
the “Base” goes to the “Slope” game. Player who doesn”t win in the
“Base” game is off the court in the “Valley” (position 4).
Each pair spins for serve and plays for 4 minutes (alternate server
every 2 points). “Sudden-death” point is played if players are tied.
Valley players can act as score-keepers and linesmen.
Tactics:
Play the net to take the ball earlier/pass net players
Techniques:
• Impact Point: Receive the ball at waist level out front (chest level for volleys).
• Hitting Zone: The racquet extend towards the target for a long distance
I am a Good Sport:
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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“I CAN COMPETE”
Doubles Game
Rules of the Game: Players are in pairs (doubles teams). Each
team plays 1 regular scoring game as server and then rotates off.
Returning team becomes the serving team. New teams coming on the
court are returning. Ensure every player plays an entire game at
every position.
Reinforce doubles positioning, teamwork and movement as well as all the techniques previously learned.
Tactics:
Players should cover each ½ of the court (but they can switch on lobs)
Play the net to gain angles
Communicate as to who takes a ball in the centre
Techniques:
• Impact Point: Catch the ball at waist level out front (chest level for volleys).
I am a Good Sport:
Call the score out loud
KEY:
Instructor
Player
Marker
Drop Down lines
Ball flight
Red Court Net
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APPENDIX 1:
LESSON PLANNERS
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LESSON PLANNER (1 hour)
Instructor:
1. MEET & GREET (5 min.)
Key Notes:
2. WARM-UP (10 min)
Warm-up Activity description (1-3 activities)
3. PLAY & PRACTICE (40 min.)
PLAY (“I Can Compete”) ACTIVITY:
Set-up:
Rules:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
Technical Highlight:
Activity Description:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
Set-up:
Rules:
5. WRAP-UP (5 min.)
Key Summary Points:
Date:
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LESSON PLANNER (1.5 hrs)
Instructor:
Key Notes:
2. WARM-UP (10 min)
3. PLAY & PRACTICE (70 min.)
Set-up:
Rules:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
Date:
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PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
Set-up:
Rules:
5. WRAP-UP (5 min.)
Key Summary Points:
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LESSON PLANNER (2 hr “Camp”)
Instructor:
Key Notes:
2. WARM-UP (10 min)
3. PLAY & PRACTICE (1 hr 40 min.)
Set-up:
Rules:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
Date:
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Set-up:
Rules:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
Set-up:
Rules:
5. WRAP-UP (5 min.)
Key Summary Points:
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LESSON PLANNER (3 hr “Camp”)
Instructor:
Key Notes:
2. WARM-UP (15 min)
3. PLAY & PRACTICE (2 hrs 35 min.)
Set-up:
Rules:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
Date:
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Set-up:
Rules:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
Set-up:
Rules:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
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PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
PRACTICE ACTIVITY:
Tactic:
Set-up:
Rules:
5. WRAP-UP (5 min.)
Key Summary Points:
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APPENDIX 2:
LESSON PLANS
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6 x 1 hour
This program introduces the foundational skills of tennis with an oversized lowcompression ball on a smaller court. Players learn basic rally, serve and net play skills along
with activities that build tennis specific coordination. Rules of play and I am a Good Sport
behaviours are also introduced.
The Red 1 program takes players through a number of skill sets:
“I Can Rally”
“I Can Compete”
“I am a Good Sport”
“My FUNdamentals”
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6 x 1 hr
”I CAN
INTRODUCTION & ATTENDANCE (5 min.)
Introduce yourself and get everyone’s names. Ask who their favourite tennis player
is (if they don’t know anything about tennis, ask them what their favourite sport is)?
LINE RACES (15 min.) (Court set-up)
Instructor familiarizes players with lines and court parts by introducing them and
then asking players to run and place a foot on them. Once they know a number of
court parts, keep them moving continuously for 2.5 minutes to warm-up.
Players learn how to set-up Red courts (this will take longer than usual as it is the
first time).
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R1: THROW RALLY (10 min.)
Players attempt a consistent Throw rally. Introduce Technical elements to improve
consistency.
Technical Highlights: - Movement Cycle
- Use body rotation to send ball
‘I am a Good Sport’: - Hug racquet and adopt ‘listening position’ whenever
Instructor asks for attention
I Can Rally”: PRACTISE ACTIVITY R3: FLOOR RALLY (10 min.)
Players pass the ball along the ground to each other. Forehands first, then backhands.
Technical Highlights: - Hitting Zone
- Impact Point (out front)
‘I am a Good Sport’: Cooperate with a partner
“I Can Rally”: PRACTISE ACTIVITY R7: RALLY BALL (10 min.)
Players attempt a consistent rally using their racquets. Reinforce technical elements introduced in Throw
Rally.
Technical Highlights: - Introduce Continental Grip - Movement Cycle
‘I am a Good Sport’: Cooperate with partner
SUMMARIZE AND ENCOURAGE (10 min.) (Court take-down)
Encourage all players to play & practice outside of lesson time if possible. Ask
questions to review key points for this lesson.
-
Tactic of consistent rally
Impact Point in front
-Movement Cycle
- Continental Grip
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Greet everyone and ask who got a chance to practice in between the sessions. Or,
did anyone see any tennis on TV?
court parts, keep them moving continuously for 2.5 minutes to warm-up
“I Can Compete”: THROW TENNIS: R17 (10 min.)
Play a game of Throw tennis to start lesson. It is important to make the connection to
actually playing tennis. Introduce rules & scoring. Rotate players every 5 min.
‘I am a Good Sport’: Make clear and fair line calls
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R7: RALLY BALL (10 min.)
Rally.
Technical Highlights: - Introduce impact point - Reinforce Movement Cycle
‘I am a Good Sport’: - Cooperate with partner
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R9: SKY BALL (10 min.)
Players in pairs cooperatively throw overhead back and forth with each other.
Technical Highlights: - Introduce Throwing action - Serve position
-Impact point
‘I am a Good Sport’: - Call the score out loud
“I Can Compete”: RED TENNIS – TEAM CONES: R19 (10 min.)
Play Team Cones format with Red tennis. Use underhand serve to start points. Introduce rules & simple
scoring.
‘I am a Good Sport’: Shake hands after a game NOTE: Instructors can evaluate players in this activity
-
Tactic of consistent rally -Starting point with serve & return
Impact Point - Throwing action for serve
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CLEAN UP YOUR ROOM (10 min.) (Court set-up)
Warm-up with overhand throwing game. Players are divided into two equal teams on
each end of the court. Every player starts with a ball and throws it to the other
end. The team that keeps their end clear of balls wins
“I Can Compete”: FLOOR TENNIS: R18 (10 min.)
Play Floor Tennis (ball must stay on the ground at all times). Use scoring up to 7 for
each game (players alternate serving 2 points at a time).
‘I am a Good Sport’: Keep score out loud
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R4: FLOOR FOOTWORK (10 min.)
Players push the ball along the ground and, while it is rolling, keep up to it with quick adjustment steps. 1.
Stay behind the ball. 2. Stay in front of the ball. 3. Circle around the ball.
Technical Highlights: -Movement
‘I am a Good Sport’: - Hug racquet and adopt ‘listening position’ whenever Instructor asks for attention
Players attempt a consistent rally using their racquets. Reinforce technical elements introduced in the
previous “Floor Rally” activity.
Technical Highlights: - Hitting Zone - Impact Point
scoring.
‘I am a Good Sport’: Shake hands after a game NOTE: Instructors can evaluate players in this activity
-
-
Impact Point
- Movement
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end. The team that keeps their end clear of balls wins.
Play Team Cones format with Red tennis. Use underhand serve. Reinforce rules &
simple scoring.
‘I am a Good Sport’: Shake hands after a game
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R6: SELF RALLY (10 min.)
Players bounce the ball to themselves and organize their body and impact point. By controlling the height
and where the ball lands, they practice ball control.
Technical Highlights: - Body position
-Impact point -Ball Control
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R11: UNDERHAND SERVE & RETURN (10 min.)
Players in pairs cooperatively serving underhand and returning back and forth with each other.
Technical Highlights: - Introduce Hitting Zone for direction -Impact point
‘I am a Good Sport’: - Hug the racquet when Instructor is speaking
Play Team Cones format with Red tennis. Use overhand serve for 1st serve and underhand for 2nd serve.
Reinforce rules & simple scoring.
‘I am a Good Sport’: Keep score out loud, make clear and fair line calls/ Shake hands after a game
NOTE: Instructors can evaluate players in this activity
Encourage all players to play & practice outside of lesson time. Ask questions to
review key points for this lesson. Let them know what lessons to sign-up for next.
-
Tactic of “Keep the ball in play” -Start the point with serve
Continental Grip -Impact Point
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6 x 1”I
hr CAN RALLY”
LLY”
THROW/CATCH COORDINATION (5 min.) (Court set-up)
Players throw a ball underhanded to each other while side-shuffling from the net to
the baseline (see detailed guide for variations and progressions).
simple scoring.
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R8: GROUNDSTROKE FEED (10 min.)
Players throw underhand to each other to practice ground strokes.
Technical Highlights: - Impact point
- Set-up to receive ball
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R12: OVERHAND SERVE & RETURN (10 min.)
Players in pairs cooperatively serve and return to each other.
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce throwing action from trophy position - Serve position
-Impact point
‘I am a Good Sport’: -Cooperate with partner
‘I am a Good Sport’: Keep score out loud, make clear and fair line calls
-
Tactic of “Keep the ball in play”
Continental Grip
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6 x 1 hr
Play Team Cones format with Red tennis. Use overhand serve for 1st serve and
underhand for 2nd serve. Reinforce rules & simple scoring.
Players attempt a consistent rally using their racquets. Reinforce technical elements.
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce throwing action - Serve position
-Impact point
“I Can Compete”: RED TENNIS – 7 POINT GAME: R20 (10 min.)
Play individual tennis competition. Reinforce positions, scoring and tactics to play tennis successfully.
NOTE: Instructors can evaluate players in this activity.
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT (10 min.) (Court take-down)
Fill in award cards for each individual in the class. The certificate achieved
determines the appropriate next class to take.
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6 x 1 hour
The Red 1 Award program takes players through a number of skill sets:
“I Can Rally”
“I Can Compete”
“I am a Good sport”
learn to compete on a Red Court with oversized low-compression balls. ‘I am a Good Sport’
behaviours are reinforced as well.
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6 x 1 hr
”I CAN
Players attempt a consistent Throw rally. Introduce Technical elements to improve
consistency.
‘I am a Good Sport’: - Hug racquet and adopt ‘listening position’ whenever
Instructor asks for attention
I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R3: FLOOR RALLY (10 min.)
- Impact Point (out front)
Rally.
“I can Compete”: THROW TENNIS R17 (10 min.)
Play another game of Throw ball. Incorporate new skills learned. Continue to make the connection to
actually playing tennis. Introduce rules & simple scoring. Rotate players every 5 min.
NOTE: Instructors can evaluate players in this
-
Impact Point in front
-Movement Cycle
- Continental Grip
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“I Can Compete”: THROW TENNIS: R17 (10 min.)
Play a game of Throw tennis to start lesson. It is important to make the connection
to actually playing tennis. Introduce rules & scoring. Rotate players every 5 min.
Rally.
Technical Highlights: - Introduce impact point - Reinforce Movement Cycle
- Impact point
scoring.
activity
-
Tactic of consistent rally - Starting point with serve & return
Impact Point - Throwing action for serve
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“I Can Compete”: FLOOR TENNIS: R18 (10 min.)
Play Floor Tennis (ball must stay on the ground at all times). Use scoring up to 7 for
each game (players alternate serving 2 points at a time).
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R4: FLOOR FOOTWORK (10 min.)
Players push the ball along the ground and, while it is rolling, keep up to it with quick adjustment steps. 1.
Stay behind the ball. 2. Stay in front of the ball. 3. Circle around the ball.
Technical Highlights: -Movement
Players attempt a consistent rally using their racquets. Reinforce technical elements introduced in the
previous “Floor Rally” activity.
Technical Highlights: - Hitting Zone - Impact Point
scoring.
activity
-
-
Impact Point
- Movement
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simple scoring.
Players bounce the ball to themselves and organize their body and impact point. By controlling the height
and where the ball lands, they practice ball control.
- Impact point - Ball Control
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R11: UNDERHAND SERVE & RETURN (10 min.)
Players in pairs cooperatively serving underhand and returning back and forth with each other.
Technical Highlights: - Introduce Hitting Zone for direction - Impact point
‘I am a Good Sport’: Keep score out loud, make clear and fair line calls/ Shake hands after a game
-
Tactic of “Keep the ball in play” - Start the point with serve
Continental Grip - Impact Point
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6 x 1”I
hr CAN RALLY”
LLY”
simple scoring.
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce throwing action from trophy position - Serve position
- Impact point
“I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R15: THROW TO VOLLEY (10 min.)
Players throw underhand to a volleyer at net. Introduce volley as a ‘catch’ action. FH & BH sides.
- Volley ‘catch’ action
-
Tactic of “Keep the ball in play”
Continental Grip
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6 x 1 hr
Play Team Cones format with Red tennis. Use overhand serve for 1st serve and
Players attempt a consistent rally using their racquets. Reinforce technical elementsy.
-Impact point
“I Can Compete”: RED TENNIS – 7 POINT GAME: R20 (10 min.)
Play individual tennis competition. Reinforce positions, scoring and tactics to play tennis successfully.
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4-5 day camp (2 hrs/day)
It is recommended to have both Red 1 and Red 2 levels at the same time (on different courts).
For outdoor facilities, run the camp for 4 days with the 5th day as a possible ‘make-up’ day in case of poor
weather (or for weeks that have a holiday on the Monday). For indoor facilities, use the 5th day as a
‘Competition’ day.
This program introduces the foundational skills of tennis with an oversized lowcompression ball on a smaller court. Players learn basic rally, serve and net play skills along
with activities that build tennis specific coordination. Rules of play and ‘I am a Good Sport’
behaviours are also introduced.
learn to compete on a Red Court with oversized low-compression balls. ‘I am a Good Sport’
behaviours are reinforced as well.
“I Can Rally”
“I Can Compete”
Instructor Note: Evaluations for Certificates of Achievement should be done during competition times.
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hrs/day
”I2CAN
MEET & GREET (10 min.)
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Court Parts
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Shadow strokes
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
(overhand throw)
Warm-up
(Court setup)
(15 min.)
Tag Games
“I Can Rally”
(15 min.)
Practice Activity R1
Throw Rally
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Floor Rally
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
Break (10 min.)
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Self Rally
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R17
Throw Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Floor Footwork
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R18
Floor Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Catch Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Throw Rally
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Groundstroke Feed
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Throw to Volley
“I Can
Compete”
(15 min
each
competition)
(10 min.)
Underhand Serve
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R17
Throw Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
(10 min.)
Serve & Return
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O11
Tag Team Tennis
(on Red Court)
(10 min.)
Ground stroke to
Volley
(10 min.)
Serve & Return
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R 20
7 point Game
WRAP-UP (5 min.) (court take-down)
Summarize key points from the day.
R17
Throw
Tennis
R19
Team
Cones
O9
Stop Tennis
O11
Tag Team
Tennis
R20
7 Point
Game
G9
Up & Down
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Throw/catch
2 hrs/day
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Court Parts
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Shadow strokes
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
(overhand throw)
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
Warm-up
(Court setup)
(15 min.)
Tag Games
“I Can Rally”
(15 min.)
Throw Rally
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
“I Can
Compete”
(15 min
each
competition)
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Floor Rally
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Throw Cross courts &
Down-the-lines
(10 min.)
Underhand Serve
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Floor Cross courts &
Down-the-lines
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Catch Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Groundstroke Feed
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Grip Flip
(10 min.)
Throw to Volley
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
(10 min.)
Flying Target
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
(10 min.)
Serve & Return
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O11
Tag Team Tennis
(on Red Court)
O11
(10 min.)
Tag Team
Ground stroke to
Tennis
Volley
“I Can Start a Point” R20
7 Point
(10 min.)
Game
Serve & Return
G9
“I Can Compete”
Up & Down
(15 min.)
Coordination
Play Activity R 20
7 point Game
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
Break (10 min.)
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Self Rally
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Play Activity R17
Throw Tennis
R17
Throw
Tennis
R19
Team
Cones
O9
Stop Tennis
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6 x 1.5 hours
Orange tennis is played on a ¾ size court with a low-compression ball. Players learn how to
serve, rally, score and play at the net. “I am a Good Sport” behaviours are reinforced.
“I Can Rally”
“I Can Compete”
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x 1.5 hrs
”I6 CAN
Players learn how to set-up Orange courts (this will take longer than usual as it is
the first time).
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R1: THROW RALLY (15 min.) (service line to service line)
Players attempt a consistent Throw rally. Introduce Technical elements to improve consistency.
‘I am a Good Sport’: - Hug racquet and adopt ‘listening position’ whenever Instructor asks for
attention
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R7: RALLY BALL (10 min.) (modify to play service line to service line)
Players attempt a consistent rally using their racquets. Reinforce technical elements introduced in Throw Rally.
I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R3: FLOOR RALLY (10 min.) (use Orange court lines)
- Impact Point (out front) -Reinforce FH & BH grip
“I Can Compete”: THROW TENNIS: R17 (15 min.) (modify to play service line to service line)
Play a game of Throw tennis to start lesson. It is important to make the connection to actually playing tennis. Introduce rules &
scoring. Rotate players every 5 min.
-
Impact Point
- Movement Cycle
- Eastern Grips
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x 1.5 hrs
”I6 CAN
Take attendance. Ask questions about their week to build rapport. Quickly
summarize what happened last session and how this session will build from there.
“I Can Compete”: THROW TENNIS: R17 (15 min.) (play service line to service line)
Play a game of Throw tennis to start lesson. It is important to make the connection to
actually playing tennis. Introduce rules & scoring. Rotate players every 5 min.
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R7: RALLY BALL (10 min.) (Play service line to service line)
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce FH & BH grip - Movement Cycle
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R6: SELF RALLY (10 min.) (Play on Orange court)
Players bounce the ball to themselves and organize their body and impact point. By controlling the height and where the
ball lands, they practice ball control.
- Impact point
-Ball Control
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R11: UNDERHAND SERVE & RETURN (10 min.) (on Orange court)
Players in pairs cooperatively serving underhand and returning back and forth with each other (on Orange Court).
Technical Highlights: - Introduce Hitting Zone for direction - Impact point
“I Can Compete”: RED TENNIS – TEAM CONES: R19 (15 min.) (modify to play service line to service line)
Play Team Cones format with service line tennis. Use underhand serve for 1st & 2nd serves. Reinforce rules & simple
scoring.
-
-Movement Cycle
-
Starting a point with serve & return
- Impact point
89
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
“I Can Compete”: TEAM CONES: R19 (15 min.) (play service line to service line)
Play Team Cones format with service line tennis. Use overhand serve for 1st serve and
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R9: SKY BALL (10 min.) (play on Orange Court)
- Impact point
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTISE ACTIVITY R12: OVERHAND SERVE & RETURN (10 min.) (on Orange court)
-Impact point - Continental or eastern FH grip
“I Can Compete”: STOP TENNIS: O9 (15 min.) (play service line to service line)
Split players into teams. Players from opposite teams play each other. Play games to 5 points with overhand serve for
1st serve, underhand for 2nd serve. First player to get to 5 yells, ‘Stop’. Any player who is ahead gets a point for their
team. Play one point tie breaker if tied.
NOTE: Instructors can evaluate players during this activity
-
Tactic of consistent rally - Serve Impact point - Grip
Starting a point with an overhead serve
90
DRAFT
x 1.5 hrs
”I6 CAN
“I Can Compete”: STOP TENNIS: O9 (15 min.) (Play service line to service line)
Players from opposite teams play each other up to 5 points. Overhand serves. First player
to get 5 yells, ‘Stop’. All players ahead get one point for their team. Play one point tie
breaker if tied.
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R13: CATCH BALL (10 min.)
Players throw ball underhanded to each other. They attempt to catch the ball one-handed. Alternate FH & BH sides.
Technical Highlights: - Volley impact point -Sideways set-up
“I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R14: GRIP FLIP (10 min.) (Play on Orange court)
Players bounce the ball up on their racquets alternating the racquet face.
Technical Highlights: - Continental grip for volleys - Volley impact point
‘I am a Good Sport’: Call score out loud
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R15: THROW TO VOLLEY (10 min.) (Play service line to net)
Players throw ball underhanded to volleyer at net. Alternate FH & BH volleys.
Technical Highlights: - Volley impact point - Sideways set-up
Players from opposite teams play each other up to 5 points. Overhand serves. First player to get 5 yells, ‘Stop’. All
players ahead get one point for their team. Play one point tie breaker if tied
‘I am a Good Sport’: Make clear and fair line calls.
”I CAN
-
Tactic of playing net -Set-up
Volley Impact Point in front
- Continental Grip
91
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
TAG GAMES (15 min.) (Court set-up)
Players play various games of tag. Designate area players must stay in.
“I Can Compete”: TAG TEAM TENNIS: O11 (15 min.)
Players compete on ½ court width. Play in pairs. One player on first plays 2 points (serve
once, return once). The next team member comes up to play but the score is continued..
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY O1: RALLY BALL (10 min.)
Technical Highlights: - Eastern Grips - Movement Cycle
-Sideways set-up
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R10: FLYING TARGET (10 min.) (play on Orange Court)
Players in teams. Each player holds a ball in each hand. They use a service toss to put one in the air and throw the
other at it.
Technical Highlights: - Serve position
- Coordinate service toss and throwing action
‘I am a Good Sport’: - Pick up the balls quickly
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R16: GROUNDSTROKE TO VOLLEY (10 min.) (Play service line to net)
Player at net volleys to a groundstroker. Alternate FH & BH volleys.
Players from opposite teams play each other up to 5 points. Overhand serves. First player to get 5 yells, ‘Stop’. All
players ahead get one point for their team. Play one point tie breaker if tied
‘I am a Good Sport’: Make clear and fair line calls. NOTE: Instructors can evaluate players during this activity
-
Tactic of Keep the ball in play -Set-up - Continental Grip (volley)
-
Impact Point on groundstrokes & volleys
92
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
I CAN
SHADOW STROKES (15 min.) (Court set-up)
Players run patterns along various lines using basic foot works (run, shuffle). They
perform a shadow swing stroke at the intersection of each line. Keep them moving
continuously for 2.5 minutes to warm-up.
breaker if tied
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R2: THROW CROSSCOURTS & LINES (10 min.) (use Orange court)
Players attempt a consistent Throw rally. Introduce tactical direction control.
- Use body rotation to send ball - Lengthen Hitting zone
‘I am a Good Sport’: - Make clear and fair line calls
- Sideways set-up
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY O4: OVERHAND SERVE & RETURN TEAMS (10 min.)
Players in teams. Serving team gets point for placing it in the service box. Returning team neutralizes point by placing
it in the court.
-Coordinate service toss and throwing action
‘I am a Good Sport’: - Keep the score out loud
“I Can Compete”: NO-AD GAME: O10 (15 min.)
Players on an Orange court play a full game of tennis with No-Ad scoring. Overhand serves.
‘I am a Good Sport’: Make clear and fair line calls. NOTE: Instructors can evaluate players during this activity
DRAFT
93
6 x 1.5 hours
This follow-up to Orange Level 1 is on a ¾ size court with a low-compression ball. Players
learn to maintain a rally when receiving more challenging shots, serve with improved
placement, approach the net, and place volleys.
“I Can Rally”
“I Can Compete”
NIS
94
DRAFT
x 1.5 hrs
”I6 CAN
“I Can Compete”: THROW TENNIS: R17 (15 min.) (Play from service lines)
Play a game of Throw tennis to start lesson. It is important to make the connection
to actually playing tennis. Introduce rules & scoring. Rotate players every 5 min.
I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R3: FLOOR CROSSCOURTS & LINES (10 min.) (Play sideways on Red courts)
- Impact Point (out front) - Reinforce FH & BH grip
Play Team Cones format with service line tennis. Use underhand serve for 1st & 2nd serves. Reinforce rules & simple
scoring.
NOTE: Instructor can evaluate players in this activity
-
Impact Point
- Movement Cycle
- Eastern Grips
95
DRAFT
x 1.5 hrs
”I6 CAN
“I Can Compete”: TEAM CONES: R19 (15 min.) (play service line to service line)
Play Team Cones format with service line tennis. Use overhand serve for 1st serve and
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R7: RALLY BALL (10 min.) (Play service line to service line)
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce FH & BH grip - Movement Cycle
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R10: FLYING TARGET (10 min.) (Play on Orange Court)
other at it.
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R12: OVERHAND SERVE & RETURN (10 min.) (on Orange court)
- Impact point - Continental or Eastern FH grip
“I Can Compete”: RED TENNIS – TEAM CONES: R19 (15 min.) (Play on Orange court)
Play Team Cones format on orange court. Use overhand serves. Reinforce rules & simple scoring.
-
- Movement Cycle
-
- Impact point
96
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
“I Can Compete”: RED TENNIS – TEAM CONES: R19 (15 min.) (Play on Orange court)
Play Team Cones format on orange court. Use overhand serves. Reinforce rules & scoring.
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R7: RALLY BALL (10 min.) (Modify to play service line to service line)
- Sideways set-up
it in the court.
“I Can Compete”: STOP TENNIS: O9 (15 min.) (play on Orange court)
Split players into teams. Players from opposite teams play each other. Play games to 5 points with overhand serves.
First player to get to 5 yells, ‘Stop’. Any player who is ahead gets a point for their team. Play one point tie breaker if
tied.
NOTE: Instructor can evaluate players during this activity
-
Tactic of consistent rally -Serve Impact point -Grip
97
DRAFT
x 1.5 hrs
”I6 CAN
“I Can Compete”: STOP TENNIS: O9 (15 min.) (Play on Orange court)
Split players into teams. Players from opposite teams play each other. Play games to 5 points
with overhand serves. First player to get to 5 yells, ‘Stop’. Any player who is ahead gets a
point for their team. Play one point tie breaker if tied.
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R13: CATCH BALL (10 min.)
Players throw ball underhanded to each other. They attempt to catch the ball one-handed. Alternate FH & BH sides.
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY O6: THROW TO CROSSCOURT VOLLEY (10 min.)
Players throw ball underhanded to volleyer at net. Alternate FH & BH volleys.
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY O8: APPROACH SHOT & VOLLEY (10 min.)
Player throws ball underhanded to baseliner who moves in, hits an approach shot and completes a 2 ball sequence of
groundstrokes to volleys with a player on the opposite baseline.
“I Can Compete”: STOP TENNIS: O9 (15 min.) (play on Orange court)
Players from opposite teams play each other. Play games to 5 points with overhand serves. First player to get to 5
yells, ‘Stop’. Any player who is ahead gets a point for their team. Play one point tie breaker if tied.
”I CAN
-
Tactic of playing net
-Set-up
- Continental Grip - Volley Impact Point
98
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
TAG GAMES (15 min.) (Court set-up)
Players play various games of tag. Designate area players must stay in.
“I Can Compete”: STOP TENNIS: O9 (15 min.)
breaker if tied
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY O2: RALLY CROSSCOURT (10 min.)
Players attempt to maintain a crosscourt exchange for consistency. Reinforce technical elements to control direction.
-Sideways set-up - Hitting Zone for direction control
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY O5: SERVE TO TARGETS (10 min.)
Players in teams. Serve to targets placed in the BH corners of the service box. One point for every target hit.
Technical Highlights: - Hitting Zone (Control direction with racquet angle) - Throwing action
‘I am a Good Sport’: Pick up balls quickly
‘I am a Good Sport’: Make clear and fair line calls. NOTE: Instructor can evaluate players during this activity
-
Tactic of Keep the ball in play -Set-up – Hitting Zone
-
99
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
I CAN
SHADOW STROKES (15 min.) (Court set-up)
Players run patterns along various lines using basic foot works (run, shuffle). They
perform a shadow swing stroke at the intersection of each line. Keep them moving
continuously for 2.5 minutes to warm-up.
“I Can Compete”: TAG TEAM TENNIS: O11 (15 min.)
- Sideways set-up
it in the court.
- Hitting Zone for direction control
- Throwing action
100
DRAFT
2 hrs/day
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Court Parts
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Shadow strokes
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
(overhand throw)
Warm-up
(Court setup)
(15 min.)
Tag Games
“I Can Rally”
(15 min.)
Throw Rally
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Floor Rally
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
Break (10 min.)
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Self Rally
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R17
Throw Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Floor Footwork
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R18
Floor Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Practice Activity O1
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Grip Flip
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O9
Stop Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Groundstroke Feed
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Throw to CC Volley
“I Can
Compete”
(15 min
each
competition)
(10 min.)
Underhand Serve
(10 min.)
Catch Ball
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R17
Throw Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
(10 min.)
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O9
Stop Tennis
(10 min.)
Ground stroke to
Volley
(10 min.)
Serve to Targets
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O10
No-Ad Game
Note: All Red activities can be done from service line to service line and with an Orange ball.
R19
Team
Cones
O9
Stop Tennis
O11
Tag Team
Tennis
O10
No-Ad
Game
G9
Up & Down
101
DRAFT
Throw/catch
2 hrs/day
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Court Parts
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Shadow strokes
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
(overhand throw)
Warm-up
(Court setup)
(15 min.)
Tag Games
“I Can Rally”
(15 min.)
Throw Rally
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Floor Rally
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O9
Stop Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(15 min.)
Throw CC & Lines
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Crosscourt
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O9
Stop Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Catch Ball
(10 min.)
Throw to CC Volley
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O9
Stop Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally CC & lines
(10 min.)
Groundstroke to
Volley
“I Can
Compete”
(15 min
each
competition)
Break (10 min.)
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
(10 min.)
Flying Target
(10 min.)
(10 min.)
(10 min.)
Approach & Volley
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O11
Tag Team Tennis
(10 min.)
Serve to Targets
(10 min.)
Serve & Return
Teams
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O10
No-Ad Game
Note: All Red activities can be done from service line to service line and with an Orange ball.
R19
Team
Cones
O9
Stop Tennis
O11
Tag Team
Tennis
O10
No-Ad
Game
G9
Up & Down
DRAFT
102
Throw/catch
6 x 1.5 hours
GREEN LEVEL 1.0 (11+ yrs and Adults)
Players learn to serve, rally, score, and play at net in singles and doubles on a regulation
sized court with a low-compression transition ball. Lessons take players through a
progression of skill building activities that speed learning.
“I Can Rally”
“I Can Compete”
103
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
NIS
STARTING PICTURE (15 min.)
Players attempt to rally baseline to baseline with a regular ball (use ½ court width).
Count rallies per pair. Instructor brings to light that increasing the length of the
rally makes tennis more fun and enjoyable.
PROGRESSIVE TENNIS INTRODUCTION & RED COURT SET-UP: (15 min.)
Instructor introduces the Progressive Tennis progression of balls and courts and
gives rationale for the lessons building success through the progression. Set-up
Red courts as the first step.
Players attempt to continuously send the ball upward (head height) bouncing from the racquet to the ground. (FH only)
Technical Highlights: - Introduce Continental Grip - Impact point
Players attempt to continuously send the ball upward (head height) bouncing from the racquet to the ground. (BH only)
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce Continental Grip - Movement Cycle
SUMMARIZE AND ENCOURAGE (10 min.)
-
Grip - Impact Point
- Movement Cycle
- Continental
104
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
WARM-UP ACTIVITIES (15 min.) (Court set-up)
Set-up Red courts.
Junior groups: warm-up with “Throw/Catch Coordination” activity.
Adult groups: warm-up with Self rallies.
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce Continental grip - Movement Cycle
- Impact point –Continental Grip
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R10: FLYING TARGET (10 min.)
other at it.
-Impact point - Continental grip
Play Team Cones format on orange court. Use overhand serves. Reinforce rules & simple scoring.
-
- Movement Cycle
-
- Impact point
105
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
Set-up Orange courts.
Junior groups: warm-up with “Throw/Catch Coordination” activity (Overhead throw).
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R7: RALLY BALL (15 min.) (Modify to play service
line to service line)
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce Eastern grips - Impact point - Set-up
- Impact Point (out front) - Introduce FH & BH grip
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY O1: RALLY BALL (10 min.) (Play on orange Court)
- Sideways set-up
it in the court.
“I Can Compete”: STOP TENNIS: O9 (15 min.) (Play on Orange court)
Split players into teams. Players from opposite teams play each other. Play games to 5 points with overhand serves.
First player to get to 5 yells, ‘Stop’. Any player who is ahead gets a point for their team. Play one point tie breaker if
tied.
I CAN
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106
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
Set-up Orange courts.
Junior groups: warm-up with “Shadow strokes” activity.
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R7: RALLY BALL (15 min.) (Modify to play service
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce Eastern grips - Impact point -Set-up
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G1: RALLY BALL (10 min.)
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce eastern grips - Movement Cycle - Impact point
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G6: GROUNDSTROKE TO VOLLEY (10 min.)
One player at the baseline sends groundstrokes to a volleyer at net. Maintain a cooperative rally. Use FH & BH sides.
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY O8: APPROACH SHOT & VOLLEY (10 min.) (Play on Green court)
Technical Highlights: - Volley impact point -Sideways set-up
“I Can Compete”: UP & DOWN: G9 (15 min.)
Players compete on ½ court width. Play games to 5. Winners move to ‘Top court’, Losing players move down.
”I CAN
-
-Set-up
107
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
Junior groups: warm-up with “Tag Games” activity.
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R7: RALLY BALL (15 min.) (modify to play service
Technical Highlights: - Reinforce Eastern grips - Impact point
- Set-up
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G8: APPROACH SHOT & VOLLEY (10 min.)
Players compete on ½ of the court width. One player sends a short ball to the opponent who hits an approach shot and
plays the point out at net.
Technical Highlights: - Volley impact point -Sideways set-up -Approach shot footwork
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY O4: OVERHAND SERVE & RETURN TEAMS (10 min.) (Green court)
it in the court.
-Coordinate service toss and throwing action
-
Tactic of keep the ball in play - Set-up – Hitting Zone
-
108
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
I CAN
Players attempt a consistent rally using their racquets. Reinforce technical
elements.
- Sideways set-up
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G7: LOB & OVERHEAD (10 min.)
Player at baseline sends lobs to an overheader at net. Players cooperate to maintain an exchange.
Technical Highlights: - Ball control to lob with height -Sideways set-up for overhead
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G4: SERVE & RETURN (Singles & Doubles) (10 min.)
Players grouped into serve & return teams. Practice serving & returning from singles and doubles positions.
Returning team players who win a point from a server replaces the server on the serving side.
- Throwing action
“I Can Compete”: DOUBLES: G10 (25 min.)
Players compete in doubles. Instructor introduces doubles positioning & movement.
-
Doubles play
DRAFT
109
6 x 1.5 hours
This follow-up to Green level 1.0 also uses a low-compression transition ball. Players learn
to rally with improved direction and height control, serve with better power and control,
return serves, and approach and play net with volleys and overheads.
“I Can Rally”
“I Can Compete”
110
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
NIS
WARM-UP ACTIVITIES FOR DIFFERENT AGES (15 min.)
•
•
Adult groups: warm-up with Practice Activity R7: Rally Ball (Play on Green court
service line to service line).
“I Can Compete”: RED TENNIS – TEAM CONES: R19 (15 min.) (Play on service line)
Play Team Cones format on Green court from service line to service line. Use overhand
serves. Reinforce rules scoring.
.
Players attempt to continuously send the ball upward (head height) bouncing from the racquet to the ground. (BH only)
“I Can Compete”: RED TENNIS – TEAM CONES: R19 (15 min.) (Play on service line)
Play Team Cones format on Green court from service line to service line. Use overhand serves. Reinforce rules scoring.
-
- Movement Cycle
- Impact Point
111
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
•
•
“I Can Compete”: STOP TENNIS: O9 (15 min.) (Play on Green court ½ court width)
Split players into teams. Players from opposite teams play each other. Play games to 5 points with
overhand serves. First player to get to 5 yells, ‘Stop’. Any player who is ahead gets a point for their
team. Play one point tie breaker if tied.
NOTE: Instructor can evaluate players during
this activity
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY R10: FLYING TARGET (10 min.) (Play on Green court)
other at it.
Players in teams. Play on Green court. Serving team gets point for placing it in the service box. Returning team
neutralizes point by placing it in the court.
“I Can Compete”: STOP TENNIS: O9 (15 min.) (Play on Green court ½ court width)
Split players into teams. Players from opposite teams play each other. Play games to 5 points with overhand serves. First player to
get to 5 yells, ‘Stop’. Any player who is ahead gets a point for their team. Play one point tie breaker if tied.
-
- Impact point
- Starting a point
112
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
•
Junior groups: warm-up with “Clean Up your Room” Overhead throw activity.
•
Players compete on ½ court width. Play games to 5. Winners move to ‘Top court’, Losing
players move down.
- Impact Point (out front) - Reinforce FH & BH grip
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY O3: CROSSCOURTS & LINES (10 min.) (Play on Green court)
Players attempt a consistent rally while changing direction. Reinforce technical elements.
- Sideways set-up
Players grouped into serve & return teams. Practice serving & returning from singles and doubles positions.
Returning team players who win a point from a server replaces the server on the serving side.
- Throwing action
I CAN
-
113
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
•
Junior groups: warm-up with “Shadow Strokes” activity.
•
“I Can Compete”: TAG TEAM TENNIS: O11 (15 min.) (Play on Green court)
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G2: PINNING & MOVING (10 min.)
Players in a triangle (2 on 1). The player in the middle hits balls to the side. The players on the sides hit balls to the
middle.
- Movement Cycle - Set-up
- Hitting zone
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G6: GROUNDSTROKE TO VOLLEY (10 min.)
One player at the baseline sends groundstrokes to a volleyer at net. Maintain a cooperative rally. Use FH & BH sides.
Technical Highlights: - Volley impact point - Sideways set-up - Approach shot footwork
”I CAN
-
- Set-up
114
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
•
Junior groups: warm-up with “Shadow Strokes” activity.
•
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G3: OVER & UNDER (10 min.)
Players rally from the baseline sending lower/level balls and higher arc balls.
Technical Highlights: - Controlling racquet path for height - Impact point
-Hitting zone
I Can Play Net”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G7: LOB & OVERHEAD (10 min.)
Player at baseline sends lobs to an overheader at net. Players cooperate to maintain an exchange.
Technical Highlights: - Ball control to lob with height - Sideways set-up for overhead
“I Can Start a Point”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G5: SERVE TO BACKHAND (10 min.)
Players serve to the Backhand of a right-handed player. Start from the service line, progress to ¾ Court, then to the
baseline.
-Throwing action
-
Tactic of Keep the ball in play - Set-up – Hitting Zone
-
115
DRAFT
6 x 1.5 hrs
I CAN
•
•
“I Can Rally”: PRACTICE ACTIVITY G3: OVER & UNDER (10 min.)
Players rally from the baseline sending lower/level balls and higher arc balls.
Technical Highlights: - Controlling racquet path for height - Impact point
-Hitting zone
Technical Highlights: - Volley impact point - Sideways set-up - Approach shot footwork
Players grouped into serve & return teams. Practice serving & returning from singles and doubles positions. Returning
team players who win a point from a server replaces the server on the serving side.
- Throwing action
-
Doubles play
116
DRAFT
2 hrs/day
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Court Parts
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Shadow strokes
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
(overhand throw)
Warm-up
(Court setup)
(15 min.)
Shadow
strokes
“I Can Rally”
(15 min.)
Throw Rally
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Floor CC & Lines
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O9
Stop Tennis
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Catch Ball
“I Can
Compete”
(15 min
each
competition)
(10 min.)
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally CC & lines
(10 min.)
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity G9
Up & Down
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Practice Activity G1
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Groundstroke to
Volley
(10 min.)
Serve & Return
(10 min.)
Sky Ball
(10 min.)
Serve & Return Team
(10 min.)
Approach & Volley
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
(10 min.)
Lob to Overhead
“I Can Compete”
(10 min.)
Play Activity G 10
Doubles
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O9
Stop Tennis
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O9
Stop Tennis
(Full court)
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity G 10
Doubles
Break (10 min.)
(10 min.)
Catch Ball
(10 min.)
Ground stroke to
Volley
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
R19
Team
Cones
(full court)
O9
Stop Tennis
(full court)
O11
Tag Team
Tennis
G9
Up & Down
G10
Doubles
This camp is a progression to Green; Day 1 = Red. Day 2,3 = Orange. Day 4 (5) = Green
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Throw/catch
2 hrs/day
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Shadow strokes
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
(overhand throw)
Warm-up
(Court set-up)
(15 min.)
Throw/catch
Coordination
Warm-up
(Court setup)
(15 min.)
Shadow
strokes
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
(Full court)
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Self Rally
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O9
Stop Tennis
(Full court)
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Floor CC & Lines
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally CC & lines
(Full court)
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity O11
Tag Team Tennis
(on Green Court)
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Over & Under
(10 min.)
Catch Ball
(10 min.)
Approach & Volley
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity G9
Up & Down
“I Can
Compete”
(15 min
each
competition)
Break (10 min.)
(10 min.)
Flying Target
(10 min.)
Serve & Return
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity R19
Team Cones
(Full court)
(10 min.)
(10 min.)
Serve to Backhand
Lob to Overhead
(10 min.)
(10 min.)
Serve & Return
Serve to Backhand
“I Can Compete”
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
(15 min.)
Play Activity O9
Play Activity G 10
Throw/catch
Coordination
Stop Tennis
Doubles
(Full court)
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Rally Ball
“I Can Rally”
(10 min.)
Pinning & Moving
(10 min.)
Groundstroke to
Volley
(10 min.)
Serve & Return
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity G 10
Doubles
“I Can Compete”
(15 min.)
Play Activity G 10
Doubles
R19
Team
Cones
(full court)
O9
Stop Tennis
(full court)
O11
Tag Team
Tennis
G9
Up & Down
G10
Doubles
This camp is a progression to Green; Day 1 = Red. Day 2,3 = Orange. Day 4 (5) = Green
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APPENDIX 3:
RUNNING LEAGUES
Doubles leagues are the ideal follow-up to any lesson program. Players rotate partners (mixed
genders) for an enjoyable time of low-key doubles play. The League is run by an Instructor.
Doubles leagues can use Orange (9-10 yrs) or Green (12+ yrs) courts and balls. Program leagues
to run after a set of lessons.
LEAGUE SCHEDULE (1.5 hrs x 4 sessions)
•
•
•
•
•
•
10 Min: Warm-up
5 Min: Organization
25 Min: Round #1
25 Min: Round #2
25 Min: Round #3
5 Min: Wrap-up
1) WARM-UP: (10 min)
Warm-up with rallies, volleys, and serve & returns. Use a set warm-up routine so
players can use it when playing on their own. Players warm-up with a partner on half the
width of the court.
• Groundstrokes (4 min)
• Volleys to groundstrokes (4 min)
• Serves & returns (2 min)
The warm-up time also gives a ‘buffer’ of extra time in case any players come late.
2) ORGANIZATION: (5 min)
• The Instructor running the league gathers all the players to organize them into
courts. Follow the schedule provided below and use the rotations provided:
3) ROTATIONS: (75 min)
• Players are rotated every 25 minutes. The rotation is done by a set-schedule.
Players will have a chance to play with and against each other over the course of
the league.
• The schedule is designed for maximum flexibility. All first round rotations start 1
& 2 vs 2 & 4, etc. For example, the Instructor can start a schedule with the
minimum number of players (e.g. only 7 players show up in a 10 player league).
If others show up late, simply have them wait until the next round (the
consequences of being late) and start the second round of the appropriate
rotation (e.g round 2 of a 10 player league).
4) WRAP-UP: (5 min)
Collect all the balls and thank all participants. Ask if they know their schedules in advance to
alert the Instructor if they will not be there on any of the weeks.
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ROTATIONS
Rotations for 5 Players
A 5-player league is run on 1 court. One player sits off while the other four play doubles. After
every service game, the server rotates off. The Player who was off becomes a returner. If an
instructor runs the league, they should play singles with the player who is sitting off (Use,
‘Rotation for 6’ Schedule below).
Note: League with 6-8 players is run on 2 courts
Session
1
2
3
4
Round
Court 1
Court 2
1
1 & 2 vs
3&4
5 vs 6
2
2 & 5 vs
4&6
1 vs 3
3
1 & 3 vs 5 & 6
2 vs 4
4
1 & 5 vs 2 & 4
3 vs 6
5
3 & 5 vs 2 & 6
1 vs 4
6
3 & 6 vs 1 & 4
2 vs 5
7
1 & 6 vs 2 & 3
4 vs 5
8
4 & 5 vs 1 & 2
3 vs 6
9
1 & 2 vs
3&4
5 vs 6
10
2 & 5 vs
4&6
1 vs 3
11
1 & 3 vs 5 & 6
2 vs 4
12
1 & 5 vs 2 & 4
3 vs 6
Note: by round #8, all players have played with each other and the schedule repeats starting in
round #9
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Note: Ideally, when there are 7 players, the Instructor fills in to make the 8th player. If
there are only 7 players, and no Instructor to fill in, no player should sit off. The three
players will play 2 verses one. The single player gets the singles court, the doubles
players get the doubles court. Players rotate after every service game and the single
player is always the server.
Session
1
2
3
4
Round
Court 1
Court 2
1
1 & 2 vs
3&4
5 & 6 vs 7
2
3 & 2 vs
7&6
1 & 4 vs 5
3
5 & 4 vs 3 & 6
1 & 2 vs 7
4
1 & 7 vs 6 & 4
2 & 3 vs 5
5
5 & 2 vs 7 & 4
1 & 3 vs 6
6
7 & 5 vs 3 & 1
2 & 4 vs 6
7
1 & 5 vs 2 & 6
3 & 4 vs 7
8
1 & 2 vs
3&4
5 & 6 vs 7
9
3 & 2 vs
7&6
1 & 4 vs 5
10
5 & 4 vs 3 & 6
1 & 2 vs 7
11
1 & 7 vs 6 & 4
2 & 3 vs 5
12
5 & 2 vs 7 & 4
1 & 3 vs 6
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Session
1
2
3
4
Round
Court 1
Court 2
1
1 & 2 vs
3&4
5 & 6 vs
7&8
2
3 & 2 vs
7&6
1 & 4 vs
5&8
3
5 & 4 vs 3 & 6
7 & 2 vs
1&8
4
4 & 7 vs 5 & 2
1 & 6 vs
3&8
5
5 & 7 vs 1 & 3
2 & 4 vs
6&8
6
1 & 5 vs 2 & 6
3 & 7 vs
4&8
7
4 & 6 vs 1 & 7
3 & 5 vs
2&8
8
1 & 2 vs
3&4
5 & 6 vs
7&8
9
3 & 2 vs
7&6
1 & 4 vs
5&8
10
5 & 4 vs 3 & 6
7 & 2 vs
1&8
11
4 & 7 vs 5 & 2
1 & 6 vs
3&8
12
5 & 7 vs 1 & 3
2 & 4 vs
6&8
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Note: League with 9-12 players is run on 3 courts.
Session
1
2
3
4
Round
Court 1
Court 2
Court 3
1
1 & 2 vs 3 & 4
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
9 vs Instructor
2
9 & 2 vs 7 & 6
3 & 8 vs 5 & 4
1 vs Instructor
3
9 & 1 vs 5 & 8
7 & 4 vs 3 & 6
2 vs Instructor
4
3 & 7 vs 8 & 2
9 & 6 vs 4 & 1
5 vs Instructor
5
5 & 7 vs 4 & 9
8 & 1 vs 6 & 2
3 vs Instructor
6
5 & 3 vs 1 & 6
4 & 2 vs 8 & 9
7 vs Instructor
7
4 & 8 vs 1 & 7
5 & 9 vs 2 & 3
6 vs Instructor
8
6 & 4 vs 2 & 5
1 & 3 vs 7 & 9
8 vs Instructor
9
6 & 8 vs 9 & 3
2 & 7 vs 5 & 1
4 vs Instructor
10
1 & 2 vs 3 & 4
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
9 vs Instructor
11
9 & 2 vs 7 & 6
3 & 8 vs 5 & 4
1 vs Instructor
12
9 & 1 vs 5 & 8
7 & 4 vs 3 & 6
2 vs Instructor
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Session
1
2
3
4
Round
Court 1
Court 2
Court 3
1
1 & 2 vs 3 & 4
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
9 vs 10
2
3 & 6 vs 5 & 10
9 & 8 vs 1 & 4
7 vs 2
3
5 & 8 vs 9 & 2
7 & 4 vs 3 & 10
1 vs 6
4
9 & 4 vs 7 & 6
1 & 10 vs 5 & 2
3 vs 8
5
10 & 7 vs 1 & 8
3 & 2 vs 6 & 9
5 vs 4
6
1 & 2 vs 3 & 4
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
9 vs 10
7
3 & 6 vs 5 & 10
9 & 8 vs 1 & 4
7 vs 2
8
5 & 8 vs 9 & 2
7 & 4 vs 3 & 10
1 vs 6
9
9 & 4 vs 7 & 6
1 & 10 vs 5 & 2
3 vs 8
10
10 & 7 vs 1 & 8
3 & 2 vs 6 & 9
5 vs 4
11
1 & 2 vs 3 & 4
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
9 vs 10
12
3 & 6 vs 5 & 10
9 & 8 vs 1 & 4
7 vs 2
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Note: Ideally, when there are 11 players, the Instructor fills in to make the 12th player. If
there are only 11 players, and no Instructor to fill in, no player should sit off. The three
players will play 2 verses one. The single player gets the singles court, the doubles
players get the doubles court. Players rotate after every service game and the single
player is always the server.
Session
1
2
3
4
Round
Court 1
Court 2
Court 3
1
1 & 2 vs 3 & 4
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
9 & 10 vs 11
2
9 & 8 vs 7 & 4
1 & 6 vs 11 & 10
5 & 2 vs 3
3
3 & 10 vs 5 & 8
9 & 6 vs 11 & 2
7 & 1 vs 4
4
9 & 2 vs 7 & 10
5 & 4 vs 1 & 8
3 & 11 vs 6
5
9 & 4 vs 3 & 6
11 & 8 vs 1 & 10
5 & 7 vs 2
6
11 & 4 vs 5 & 10
3 & 2 vs 7 & 6
9 & 8 vs 1
7
1 & 2 vs 3 & 4
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
9 & 10 vs 11
8
9 & 8 vs 7 & 4
1 & 6 vs 11 & 10
5 & 2 vs 3
9
3 & 10 vs 5 & 8
9 & 6 vs 11 & 2
7 & 1 vs 4
10
9 & 2 vs 7 & 10
5 & 4 vs 1 & 8
3 & 11 vs 6
11
9 & 4 vs 3 & 6
11 & 8 vs 1 & 10
5 & 7 vs 2
12
11 & 4 vs 5 & 10
3 & 2 vs 7 & 6
9 & 8 vs 1
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Session
1
2
3
4
Round
Court 1
Court 2
Court 3
1
1 & 2 vs 3 & 4
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
9 & 10 vs 11 & 12
2
5 & 10 vs 11 & 4
9 & 8 vs 1 & 12
3 & 2 vs 7 & 6
3
7 & 10 vs 9 & 2
3 & 12 vs 6 & 11
4 & 5 vs 1 & 8
4
5 & 2 vs 9 & 12
1 & 6 vs 11 & 10
3 & 8 vs 7 & 4
5
9 & 4 vs 3 & 6
8 & 11 vs 7 & 2
5 & 12 vs 1 & 10
6
10 & 3 vs 5 & 8
7 & 12 vs 1 & 4
9 & 6 vs 11 & 2
7
4 & 1 vs 6 & 5
10 & 3 vs 7 & 9
2 & 8 vs 11 & 12
8
5 & 2 vs 7 & 6
11 & 4 vs 8 & 10
3 & 9 vs 1 & 12
9
6 & 3 vs 7 & 8
1 & 5 vs 9 & 11
4 & 10 vs 2 & 11
10
1 & 2 vs 3 & 4
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
11
9 & 2 vs 7 & 6
3 & 8 vs 5 & 4
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
12
9 & 1 vs 5 & 8
7 & 4 vs 3 & 6
5 & 6 vs 7 & 8
Note: It is critical the Instructor creates a welcoming atmosphere and reinforces basic elements
while players are playing:
• Basic positions
• Scoring
• ‘Quick’ technical tips
Circulate around the courts. The Instructor’s job is more than simply rotating players.
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APPENDIX 4:
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT

FUNdamentals - Tennis Canada

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