8-10 Year Old (Orange Ball; 60ft Court; 23''-25'' Racket; 31.5''-36" Net height)


                                     
                                          Monday through Friday at 5:30 PM



Mentally, emotionally and socially, children of this age enjoy activity and have fun, learn visually, are able to concentrate for longer

periods of time. They are interested and inspired by people they like and are able to understand the concept of winning and losing. 

The key skills that need to be developed for 8-10 years old are:

 
BEGINNERS        * 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 some success, 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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