Junior Tennis Program at Playford Tennis.
Playford Tennis Centre has a comprehensive junior/kids tennis lessons program that caters to young players of all ages and skill levels. At each stage, players receive extensive direction and support from our expert coaching staff.
Junior coaching is available for players aged 3 to 17 years and provides a great opportunity for them to develop their tennis and interpersonal skills in a fun and interactive group environment. All of the junior programs at the Playford Tennis Centre are part of the Tennis Australia Hot Shots Program which uses modified courts & equipment to help kids have more success in the game right from the word go.
As players improve they progress through various levels in which a combination of different ball compression, court, net and racquet sizes will make tennis easier to learn and play. Private and Shared Private Lessons are also available for players wanting to fast-track their improvement.
For more information on any of our junior coaching programs please follow the links below.
ANZ Tennis Hot Shots (INTRODUCTION STAGE)
ANZ Tennis Hot Shots is based on a “learning-through-play” philosophy, which means that playing the game of tennis is the central feature of each session. Smaller courts, racquets and softer tennis balls makes it possible to develop children’s skills faster, while the Red, Orange and Green stages offer a clear pathway.
Blue Ball Hot Shots (3-4 years)
Blue Hot Shots is ideal for children between the ages of 3 and 5. Our Blue Ball program is a launch pad stage and helps to familiarise children with the size and bounce of a Red Hot Shots court and ball while focusing heavily on improving their fundamental and perceptual motor skills. These skills are essential as children begin to move into Red Hot Shots and beyond.
Red Ball Hot Shots (5-8 years)
TennisGear offers a variety of Red Hot Shots programs throughout the week. There is no minimum playing standard required to become involved in TennisGear’s Red Ball Hot Shots lessons! We encourage all players to get involved and take part in this awesome game. As player’s progress and improve their games they will start to achieve the playing standards required to move up through the classes and levels right up to our squads.
Orange Ball Hot Shots (8-10 years)
No minimum playing standard required! This is our entry-level class for Orange Hot Shots and is perfect for first-time players or kids who have never or played a small amount of tennis. Players will work on developing all of the fundamental skills of tennis including rallying, serving, coming to the net and scoring and competing. By week 8 of the term players will take part in our rally awards day which will measure their progress in the following areas: Rally, Serve, Come to the Net, Score and Compete. This will give them the opportunity to progress into the next level of Orange Ball classes.
Green Ball Hot Shots (9-12)
The green ball hot shots lesson is a perfect way to start playing for players aged 11 – 13 years with no or very little experience. Green Hot Shots players progress through different levels by acquiring new skills and taking part in exercises. The lessons focuses on the development of the players in aspects of rally, serve, come to net and score and compete using full courts and 25% less compression balls. The development pathway allows for player to work their way into green ball development squads. Squad players would participate in Hot Shots Match Play, Neta Fixtures and Junior Development Series of Tennis Australia.
Yellow Ball Hot Shots (12+ years)
There is no minimum playing standard required to become involved in Tennis Gear’s Yellow Ball lessons! We encourage all players to get involved and take part in this awesome game. As player’s progress and improve their games they will start to achieve the playing standards required to move up through the classes and levels right up to our Development and Talent Squad’s!
Hot Shots League
ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Match Play is designed to give children aged 5-13 years old already playing tennis the opportunity to transition from learning the game to playing matches in a fun team environment. It is intended to give children a great experience in team tennis, which is the cornerstone for them falling in love with the sport, and retaining them as lifelong participants.
Squads
Hot Shots Development Squad
The Hot Shots Development Squad consist of the orange ball development squad and green ball development squad. This squad is ideal for players currently playing in the association competition (example Neta, Gawler) or JDS tournament of Tennis Australia. The squads are designed keeping the calibre of the players and is focused on all round development of the players. The players and parents are mentored on the development pathway and directions will be provided on the steps required to to take the players into the Tennis Australia circuit.
Development & Performance Squads
TennisGear Development squads are ideally suited to those players who are serious about maximising their potential. The TennisGear Development pathway is an ideal compliment to any player currently playing Neta matches, playing in school teams and regularly competing in tournaments to achieve high State and National Rankings. The development squads are aimed at complete player development and is not limited to on court technical development. Player are guided on their requirements off courts and also provided assistance in tournament progress.
Private Lessons
Private tennis lessons are perfect for players that want individual attention and accelerated learning. A one on one coaching scenario allows the player to concentrate solely on their own goals and needs. Private lessons allow the coach to isolate technique and concentrate on stroke development.
School Holiday Program
This is another supplement to the weekly coaching that allows junior players of all ages to continue developing their tennis during the school breaks. Involvement in this program will ensure that skills learned during the term are reinforced, and as a result, consistency will improve. The clinics also provide a fantastic opportunity to try tennis for the first time. Click here for information on the upcoming Holiday Program
To find out more about kids tennis lessons or fast track programs, contact us today.
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