Why join a Junior Group Lesson with PlayTennis?

We’re friendly, we’re welcoming, we think tennis is FUN!

QUALITY COACHING

  • Head Coach Rhys McDougall was awarded WA Tennis Club Coach of the Year 2017.
  • All PlayTennis coaches are mentored by Head Coach Rhys McDougall.
  • Maximum number of 6 students per coach in a group lesson.
  • We pride ourselves that our coaches are committed to your child receiving a fun, informative, skills based learning experience.
  • PlayTennis can meet your tennis requirements whether that be to get fit, get outside, meet friends, get away from the computer, win the school trophy, become the best tennis player in the world, or to just HAVE FUN.
HOTSHOTS
LESSON OPTIONS

We deliver a variety of other lesson options, all delivered by PlayTennis coaches,which provides continuity of learning:

  • Private lessons
  • Internal & external matchplay
  • Tennis at school
  • Social play.
PROGRESSION
  • Clear pathways to quickly progress to a tennis ‘playing’ standard and beyond.
  • Option to progress from an absolute beginner to professional level, should you desire.
  • The group placement of students aims to meet the needs of both player and parents.
TIME SAVING
  • Children aged 3-13 can be coached in a different level of tennis lesson AT THE SAME TIME, providing time efficiency for families.
MONEY SAVING
  • Missed lessons can be made up, at NO ADDED COST.
  • We encourage you to replace your missed lesson, within the term, no questions asked: too sick, too tired, too hot, too much homework…whatever your reason, we want to support you.
What to expect:
  • Orange Ball 7-9 Hotshots is aimed at 7-9 year olds.
  • Some children will be capable of starting younger, but this is a general guide.
  • Your coach will remain the same throughout the term, click here to meet our coaches.

Orange Ball 7-9 Lessons will teach the following skills:

Movement and Spatial Awareness: Move in different ways, such as:
  • running, jumping, striding, leaping, small stepping, hopping, skipping, side stepping, side skipping, low and high movement.
  • How to combine and switch different movements.
  • Move in different areas of the court.
  • Awareness of the lines on the court and the space of the court.
  • Movement drills will be fun and game based.
  • Games will include the racquet and ball and without the racquet and ball.
Tracking:
  • How to track the speed and depth of moving balls.
  • Have fun playing game based exercises.
Throwing and Catching:
  • Proper throwing and catching techniques are important skills for tennis, but also many other sports.
  • Your child will be taught the correct technique to throw and catch.
  • Throwing and catching supports hand eye coordination, balance, focus, spatial awareness, depth perception.
Forehand & Backhand:
  • Basic swing patterns will be taught and children will have the chance to hit many balls during their lesson.
Forehand & Backhand Volleys:
  • Introduction to forehand & backhand volleys through game play.
Serving:
  • Introduction to basic swing pattern of the serve.
  • Teaching that the serve starts the point in tennis.
Skills Progression:
  • Skills will be taught in a fun, game based and inclusive environment.
  • Children will be confident to complete all skills proficiently.
  • Children will be competent enough to progress to GREEN Ball HOTSHOTS.
Who can join?
  • 7-9 year olds.
How long does Junior ORANGE BALL 7-9 last?
  • 60 minutes.
How much does a session cost?
  • $210 for 10 weeks.
What equipment do I need to play?
  • Receive a FREE junior tennis racquet when you first sign up for the term.
  • Trial racquets available.
  • We can advise you on correct racquet size and weight.
  • Comfortable Clothes.
  • Trainers/Tennis shoes.
  • Water bottle/Sports drink.
  • Towel.
  • Sunscreen available.