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Junior Coaching Programme at Sheridan's Tennis Academy

Tots to Green groups have a maximum ratio of 1 coach to 6 players. Yellow groups have a maximum ration of 1 coach to 8 players. Each session incorporates technical, tactical, physical and mental aspects of the game. The programme is split into the following age groups:

Tots

Tots (Age 3-5) - The players will learn a variety of athletic skills as well as progressing to pushing the ball along the floor and hitting over a low net. The main focus will be on fun and enjoying the sport.

Reds

Red (Age 5-8) - Players will continue to develop their movement as well as sending and receiving skills. Their goal will be to rally in the red court starting with a ready position,  understanding the movement to the ball followed by their recovery after the shot. Players will also be taught the basics of starting a rally/point with a serve.

Orange

Orange (Age 8-9) - Players will now move to a bigger court. They will continue their technical development and begin to learn about some of the tactical parts of tennis.

Green

Green (Age 9-10) - Players will experience playing on a full size court for the first time. This stage is designed to help them adjust to the bigger court, higher bounces, and greater distances required to move, whilst still maintaining a focus on technical and tactical development.

Yellow

Yellow (Age 10+) - Players will play with regular tennis balls for the first time. They should now be working towards rallying from the back of the court, playing points and understanding the ball characteristics (height, depth, speed, spin & direction).

The team  programme is a step up and is for players who wish to compete or are already competing. This is by invitation only- please contact coaching@pltc.co.uk for more information.