SATURDAY
MORNING PAY AND PLAY
The aim of
Saturday morning Junior Pay and Play sessions is to introduce tennis to anyone
who would like to give it a go while at the same time keeping it affordable.
There
will always be a qualified and registered coach in charge of these sessions,
however if numbers are large we will make use of helpers.
09:30
to 10:00 (Red Balls)
Pre-school
ages 4 to 5: Fun multi-skill games and an introduction to tennis
10:15
to 11:00 (Red Balls)
Ages 5 to
6: Fun multi-skill games and an introduction to tennis 11:15
to 12:00 (Red Balls)
Ages 7 to
8: Multi-skill games and basic tennis skills. However, players will learn more
advanced techniques and will play on Mini Red courts.
12:15
to 13:00 (Orange and Green Balls)
Ages 9 to
11: Sessions will include multi-skills, team games, as well as technical and
tactical instruction.
14:00 to
14:45 (Yellow Balls)
Ages 12 to
14: Sessions will include multi-skills team games, technical and tactical
instruction and game based coaching.
Please see “Mini Tennis” information sheet.
If
your child develops an interest in tennis and would like to take it further, we
have a comprehensive Junior Tennis Programme that runs every weekday from15:45. Please see our “Weekly Coaching Programme” for times.
IMPORTANT: Please contact Martin Boulanger before
attending your first Saturday morning Pay and Play session.
Please
arrive at least 5 minutes before the start of your session.
Cost: £3 per session (45 minutes)
£2 per session for 4 & 5 year olds (30 minutes)
Email: mltcchair@yahoo.co.uk
ABOUT MINI
TENNIS
In
Mini Tennis, for players up to age 10, the playing environment is modified by
changing the size of the court, lower nets, suitably sized rackets and low
compression balls. This insures that players learn to play a simple game of
tennis early on, which means more enjoyment and in turn success for the starter
player.
The LTA has
a well-structured system that includes ratings and tournaments, so even at a
young age children can compete if they would like to.
Mini Tennis
are divided up as follows:
Red
Balls: Red (Low compression ball that is slightly
larger than the standard ball)
Court:
Maximum size 36ft long and 16 to 19ft wide
Net: 31inches
Recommended
racket size: 16 to 19 inches
Starter
children (4 to 8yrs) and adult introduction
Orange
Balls: Orange (Low compression ball, same size as
standard ball)
Court: 60ft long 21 to 27ft wide.
Net: Full size net lowered to 31inches at centre
Recommended
racket size: 21 to 23 inches
Children
(7 to 11yrs) and starter adults
Green
Balls: Green (Low compression, same size as standard
ball)
Court: Full size court
Recommended
racket size: 25 to 27inches
Children
(8 to 15yrs) and starter adults
Yellow
Balls: Standard balls
Court: Full size court
Recommended
racket size: Full size racket (27inches)
Children
over the age of 11 and adults who have acquired a sound technical foundation
Even though Mini Tennis refers to age 10 and under it is
often beneficial for starter players of all ages to begin with the low
compression balls.
These balls are slow and low bouncing, making it easier to
play tennis and therefore more fun to learn.
