Mini Tennis

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Aims & Objectives

AIM: To provide your juniors of 6-10 years with basic tennis skills which will also help to develop their;

• Hand and eye co-ordination
  
• Movement and balance
  
• Listening skills
  
• Team work and social skills
  
• Ability to follow instructions

Above all, the lessons will be conducted in a fun indoor environment by a lively, qualified and experienced tennis coach!

Each lesson will follow a fun and structured format involving everything from balancing bars and targets to Mini tennis games! Tennis rackets and balls will of course be used and by the end of the term we hope your tot will have picked up the following skills:

- How to hold a tennis racket correctly

- know the layout of a tennis court and be able to name one of the lines

- be able to balance and bounce ball on a tennis racket

- know the ready position and start in this before every shot.

- participate in team and ball games

- have a rally with coach.

- know and do the different strokes (forehand, backhand, and volley)

- successfully make contact between a ball and racket

And lastly...... BE A HAPPY MINI TENNIS PLAYER!

Schedule

5 - 7yrs - Mini Tennis

FAQs

WHAT IS MINI TENNIS?
* Tennis coaching for 6 to 10 year olds which aims to introduce them to the basic skills of tennis in a fun and active environment.

HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE THERE PER LESSON AND HOW LONG IS THE LESSON?
* Ideally the lesson will consist of 6-10students. There will always be 2 adults present at all times. The lesson lasts for 45 minutes.

HOW MANY LESSONS ARE THERE IN A TERM AND HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?
* A term consists of 8 - 10 lessons. Each lesson costs $37.50 or $39.50 weekend. We ask you to pay for a whole term in advance i.e. $375.00. A 10% discount will be give for friendship groups of 6 students and above.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD IS SICK AND UNABLE TO MAKE THE LESSON?
* Unfortunately no refund is given.

WHAT HAPPENS IF WE ARE AWAY ON HOLIDAY AND MISS A LESSON?
* Unfortunately no refund is given.

WHAT HAPPENS IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER?
* Mini tennis is played what ever the weather as all lessons are held in our unique indoor court!

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE LESSON FALLS ON A BANK HOLIDAY?
*You will not be charged and this has been taken into consideration when planning the terms timetable.

CAN I SEND SOMEONE ELSE TO ATTEND IN MY CHILDS PLACE?
* Unfortunately substitutions are not allowed.

DOES A PARENT OR CARER HAVE TO STAY FOR THE DURATION OF THE LESSON?
* Once you are confident that your child is happy to be left, we are happy for you to leave them as long as a contact number is given!

DOES MY CHILD NEED A TENNIS RACKET AND WHAT DO THEY WEAR AND BRING TO THE LESSON?
* Tennis rackets are provided. We ask for your child to be dressed in AST Tennis clothing and suitable footwear. AST Tennis uniforms are available to purchase from the centre. Please also send them with a water bottle.

HOW DO I GET MY CHILD STARTED?
* Complete application form
* Specify the day and time you would prefer from the list of available slots
* Make payment for the term in advance. Cash or cheque made payable to Advantage School of Tennis.

The above rules are for guidance and to avoid confusion. However, certain cases and events may be judged on individual merits.

Download Application Form

If you require any more information please call the AST office on 

6466 2643 or e-mail info@advantageschooloftennis.com