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11-14 Year Old (Green Ball; Full Size Court; 25''-26'' Racket, and Standard Net Height - at the center 36")
Monday through Friday at 6:30 PM
At this stage the ball requires some more competencies that were rarely used before. On this court, the ball is harder and energy
transferred into the ball (spin, height, pace) has more influence when it bounces.
Mentally, emotionally and socially, children of this age are able to concentrate for long periods of time, are increasing in
self-confidence, are becoming more independent and able to decide for themselves if tennis is a sport for them. Now they have a
better sense of time and can set short term and midterm goals for themselves, have an understanding of responsibility, are able to
make decisions, work things out for themselves and have more self-discipline.
The key skills that still need to be developed for 11-14 years olds are:
BEGINNERS * Agility, static and dynamic balance and complex body/eye coordination * Strength and core
strength flexibility, especially as they grow linear and multidirectional speed * Endurance
* Basic strokes: Forehands and Backhands, Volleys, Serves and Overheads * Playing points and Scoring
* Court Terminology * Mini-Tennis/Match Play.
ADVANCED BEGINNERS * Students must be able to rally from the baseline and serve with more confidence, yet needs
improvement for match play * Positive stroke reinforcement and foot work drills are some of the
tools used to get the player to the next level.
Monday through Friday at 6:30 PM
At this stage the ball requires some more competencies that were rarely used before. On this court, the ball is harder and energy
transferred into the ball (spin, height, pace) has more influence when it bounces.
Mentally, emotionally and socially, children of this age are able to concentrate for long periods of time, are increasing in
self-confidence, are becoming more independent and able to decide for themselves if tennis is a sport for them. Now they have a
better sense of time and can set short term and midterm goals for themselves, have an understanding of responsibility, are able to
make decisions, work things out for themselves and have more self-discipline.
The key skills that still need to be developed for 11-14 years olds are:
BEGINNERS * Agility, static and dynamic balance and complex body/eye coordination * Strength and core
strength flexibility, especially as they grow linear and multidirectional speed * Endurance
* Basic strokes: Forehands and Backhands, Volleys, Serves and Overheads * Playing points and Scoring
* Court Terminology * Mini-Tennis/Match Play.
ADVANCED BEGINNERS * Students must be able to rally from the baseline and serve with more confidence, yet needs
improvement for match play * Positive stroke reinforcement and foot work drills are some of the
tools used to get the player to the next level.
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