Junior Tennis Coaching
We run a variety of tennis development programmes aimed specifically at kids from primary and secondary schools in the Mount Lawley, Bayswater and Morley areas. Led by Rhys McDougall, Director & Head Professional Tennis Coach at Playtennis, our team of professional tennis coaches have over 30 years experience in playing and coaching tennis at the very highest level.
The tennis programmes are endorsed by the Department of Education and recognised by Tennis West and Tennis Australia. There are two tennis programmes that we offer:
3 – 5 years
Tennis Coaching At School
At Playtennis we strongly believe that tennis is a game for everyone. That’s why we worked hard to establish a formal partnership with primary schools in the Morley, Dianella and Bayswater areas of Perth and local to Mount Lawley Tennis Club as part of the National Schools Partnership Program (NSPP). The focus of the NSPP is to create a long lasting partnership that will encourage all kids to experience tennis as part of the curriculum in their primary school.
ANZ Tennis Hotshots
The tennis coaching sessions have been developed by the ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program and are structured and fun. Kids progress through 4 stages: Blue, Red, Orange and Green. Guided by our qualified Tennis Australia coaches, kids are encouraged to develop at their own pace, moving on to the next stage when they are ready. PlayTennis is a recognised Tennis Australia Hotshots provider.
The kids are taught basic stroke technique right from the beginning which helps them to quickly and efficiently progress to playing actual games of tennis. The tennis programs use lower compression balls, smaller tennis racquets and in some cases smaller playing areas depending on the age and skill level of your child.
At Playtennis, we are passionate about providing a fun and positive tennis experience for everyone which should be enjoyed by all, regardless of ability, age or socioeconomic status.
So come along, join the fun and have a hit with us either at your school or at Mount Lawley Tennis Club.
To find out more information, view term dates, or to arrange for your child to join in, please select your primary school.
| Day | Time | Age | Ball | Lesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 3.30 – 4.00 4.00 – 5.00 4.00 – 5.00 4.00 – 5.00 5.00 – 6.30 6.30 – 8.30 |
3-5 yrs 5-7 yrs 7-9 yrs 9-12 yrs Teenage 12+ Invite Only |
Blue Ball Red Ball Orange Ball Green Ball Yellow Ball Yellow Ball |
Group Group Group Group Group High Performance |
| Tuesday | 3.30 – 4.30 3.30 – 4.30 3.30 – 4.30 3.30 – 5.00 4.30 – 5.30 4.30 – 6.00 6.30 – 8.00 |
5-7 yrs 7-9 yrs 9-12 yrs 6–12 yrs 7-12 yrs Teenage 12+ Invite Only |
Red Ball Orange Ball Green Ball Mixed Ball Mixed Ball Yellow Ball Yellow Ball |
Group
Group Group Lesson & Play Group Squad High Performance |
| Wednesday | 3.30 – 4.00 3.30 – 4.30 3.30 – 4.30 3.30 – 4.30 3.30 – 5.00 4.30 – 5.30 6.30 – 8.30 |
3-5 yrs 5-7 yrs 7-9 yrs 9-12 yrs 6–12 yrs 7-12 yrs Invite Only |
Blue Ball Red Ball Orange Ball Green Ball Mixed Ball Mixed Ball Yellow Ball |
Group
Group Group Group Lesson & Play Matchplay High Performance |
| Thursday | 3.30 – 4.30 3.30 – 4.30 3.30 – 4.30 4.30 - 6.00 |
5-7 yrs 7-9 yrs 9-12 yrs Teenage 12+ |
Red Ball Orange Ball Green Ball Yellow Ball |
Group
Group Group Squad |
| Friday | 3.30 – 4.00 3.30 – 4.30 3.30 – 4.30 3.30 – 4.30 4.30 – 7.30 |
3-5 yrs 5-7 yrs 7-9 yrs 9-12 yrs Invite Only |
Blue Ball Red Ball Orange Ball Green Ball Yellow Ball |
Group
Group Group Group High Performance |
| Saturday | 8.30 – 9.00 9.00 – 10.00 9.00 – 10.00 9.00 – 10.00 9.00 – 10.30 10.00 – 11.00 10.30 – 11.30 |
3-5 yrs 5-7 yrs 7-9 yrs 9-12 yrs 6–12 yrs 7-12 yrs 7-12 yrs |
Blue Ball Red Ball Orange Ball Green Ball Mixed Ball Mixed Ball Mixed Ball |
Group
Group Group Group Lesson & Play Group Matchplay |
| Day | Time | Age | Ball | Lesson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4.30 – 6.30 | 10-17 yrs | Yellow Ball | High Performance
Tournament Level |
| Tuesday | 4.30 – 6.30
6.30 – 8.00 |
10-17 yrs
Invite Only |
Yellow Ball
Yellow Ball |
High Performance
Tournament Level High Performance |
| Wednesday | 4.30 – 6.30
6.30 – 8.30 |
10-17 yrs
Invite Only |
Yellow Ball
Yellow Ball |
High Performance
Tournament Level High Performance |
| Thursday | 4.30 – 6.30 | 10-17 yrs | Yellow Ball | High Performance
Tournament Level |
| Friday | 4.30 – 7.30 | Invite Only | Yellow Ball | High Performance |
- High Performance Training is aimed at the tournament level player.
- All lessons are taught at Mount Lawley Tennis Club.
- Click & Book.
- For more information to help your Tournament Level Player please contact us here.
JUNIOR PLAYTENNIS PROGRESSION
At PlayTennis we offer a fun and inclusive program. As a Junior you can start playing tennis at any age from the age of 3 upwards, whatever your skill level. Look at our Junior PlayTennis Progression diagram to see what is available to you at each stage of tennis learning.
BLUE BALL
- Oversized balls with 25% compression.
- Lowest bouncing balls - relevant to child's height.
- Balls travel slower through the air.
- Ideal for beginners and children between 3 and 5 years (approx).
blue ball
Group Lesson MLTC
blue ball
Private Lesson MLTC
blue ball
PlayTennis At Your Early Learning Center
RED BALL
- Oversized balls with 25% compression.
- Lowest bouncing balls - relevant to child's height.
- Balls travel slower through the air.
- Ideal for beginners and children between 5 and 7 years (approx).
red ball
Group Lesson MLTC
red ball
Private Lesson MLTC
red ball
PlayTennis At Your School
red ball
PlayTennis Internal Macthplay MLTC
ORANGE BALL
- Normal sized tennis balls with 50% compression.
- Balls bounce slightly higher accounting for increase in child's height.
- Increased ball travel speed.
- Ideal for children aged 7 to 9 (approx).
orange ball
Group Lesson MLTC
orange ball
Private Lesson MLTC
orange ball
PlayTennis At Your School
orange ball
PlayTennis At Internal Matchplay MlTC
orange ball
Junior External Matchplay
- Summer League (Pennants)
- Winter League (Pennants)
- Junior Development Series Tournaments
GREEN BALLL
- Normal sized tennis balls with 75% compression.
- Balls bounce in relation to child's growth.
- Increased ball travel speed.
- Ideal for children aged between 9 and 12 (approx).
green ball
Group Lesson MLTC
green ball
Private Lesson MLTC
green ball
PlayTennis At Your School
green ball
Pennant Player Squad MlTC
green ball
PlayTennis Internal Matchplay MLTC
green ball
Junior External Matchplay
- Summer League (Pennants)
- Winter League (Pennants)
- Junior Development Series Tournaments
- Australian Ranking Points Tournaments
YELLOW BALL
- Normal tennis balls with 100% compression.
- Ideal for children aged 12 plus (approx).
yellow ball teenage beginnar
- Group Lesson
- Private Lesson
- Tennis at your school
- Pennant Player Squad
- PlayTennis Internal Matchplay
- Junior External Matchplay
- Summer League (Pennants)
- Winter League (Pennants)
- Junior Development Series Tournament
- Australian Ranking Points Tournaments
yellow ball teenager intermediate/advanced
- Group Lesson
- Private Lesson
- Tennis at your school
- Pennant Player Squad
- PlayTennis Internal Matchplay
- Junior External Matchplay
- Summer League (Pennants)
- Winter League (Pennants)
- Junior Development Series Tournament
- Australian Ranking Points Tournaments
- PlayTennis High Performance Squad By Invitation Only
NB. There will be children with different skill sets at different ages. These are guidelines only. We encourage all abilities and adapt accordingly.
ALL SKILLS AND AGES WELCOME
- If you start at the age of 3, you can progress naturally through the stages on offer.
- If you are older, with little or no tennis experience, or haven't played for a long time, you will find a comfortable entry point among other players of your age and skill level.
- All lessons below are taught at Mount Lawley Tennis Club.
- Click & Book.
- Our Junior Timetable is specifically designed to enable you to bring different ages of children to their tennis lesson at the same time, thus saving you valuable time!
- For ease of use we have labelled our groups with an age range, but we know that some children may be playing outside of these age boundaries. This, of course, can easily be facilitated.
- The ball colours relate to the increasing amount of pressure used in the tennis balls to enable children to learn and improve quickly.
- For more information on how your child can progress in our tennis program PROGRESSION