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:
  • Red Ball Hotshots is aimed at 5-7 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.

Red Ball Lessons will teach the following skills:

Movement, Balance and Spatial Awareness:
  • Learn combinations of movements including running, side skipping, hopping, skipping, backwards walking and jumping. Children learn to move through different areas of the court and become aware of the lines on the court and the space of the court.
  • Movement drills will all be in a fun game based environment and may be used with and without the racquet and ball. Balancing exercises with the racquet and ball will be used regularly.
Tracking:
  • Children will learn how to track the speed and depth of moving balls in fun game based exercises.
Throwing and Catching:
  • Both important skills for tennis and many other sports. Children will learn how to throw and catch which in turn also helps hand eye coordination, balance and focus. Children learn that controlling direction when throwing is important.
Basic Forehand and Backhand:
  • Basic swing patterns will be taught and children will have the chance to hit many balls during their lesson to develop all the above skills and progress to the ORANGE BALL STAGE. We will teach direction and how to aim to specific areas of the court.
Basic forehand and backhand volley:
  • Introduction to the volley and the basic technique of volleying.
Simple Serve:
  • Introduction to the serve and understanding that it starts off a tennis point.
Who can join?
  • 5-7 year olds.
How long does Junior 5-7 RED BALL last?
  • 30 minutes.
How much does a session cost?
  • $150 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.