Junior Tennis

Emphasis is placed on Technical, Tactical, Physical and Mental development in coaching sessions whilst retaining the fun element.

White (beginner)

White level is for players aged 11, who have just left Mini Tennis Green, or are just entering the game. Children within these squads are just beginning to learn how to play on a full court, and sessions include lots of work on technique and shape of shots.

Red (beginner)

Red level is for players aged 11 - 12, who have progressed from the White squads, or have left Mini Tennis Green. Children within these squads have a basic grasp of the game, and can start to maintain a short rally together. Sessions include lots of technical work and basic tactics, as well as allowing the pupils to start to play competitive games.

Yellow

Yellow level is for players aged 12 upwards. Children within these squads are now able to maintain a rally from baseline to baseline. Sessions include the use of different spins, as well as continuing the various tactical elements of the game. Green Green level is for players aged 12 upwards. Children within these squads are able to play a match to a competent level, which includes understanding the different elements of the game. Sessions are based on physical, tactical and mental elements, such as shot selection, game styles.

Brown

Brown level is for players aged 12 upwards, who are starting to be introduced into tournaments and team matches. Children within this level will be looking to enter different tournaments and Box Leagues. Sessions will be used to help the pupils to improve their knowledge of the game, and help them to use it in a match situation.

Blue

Blue level is for players aged 13 upwards, who will have had a few years of match experience, and will play for the junior teams. Sessions will be very much match oriented, with competition being a key element, including both singles and doubles tactics.

Pink (advanced)

Pink level is for players of around the ages 14 upwards, these players are some of the strongest juniors in the Club, and are very keen match players. Sessions are geared towards match play and a positive mental attitude.

Black (advanced)

Black level is for the strongest juniors at the Club, including some County players. These players will compete in tournaments to a high standard, and will be starting to play for the Club's senior teams.

The sessions are very much match based, with higher technical, tactical, physical and mental development. Progression is at the discretion of the Coaching Team.