Part 3 of our 10 Step Rally Series that helps beginners of any age learn to rally with a partner in double-quick time with cooperative a rally and games.
Orange to green – what are the considerations for the step up to the big court?
I honestly believe that being a really good Mini Tennis coach is one of the toughest jobs in tennis. However, the quality of the player you see on the orange court is largely down to the quality of the work done on the red court. So, moving players from red to orange is a big…
Red Foundations: Getting It Right From The Start
Key notes from Mark Tennant’s presentation at the 2018 International Coach Symposium in Orlando, Florida The Scene in 2018 When I was a kid, playing computer games involved moving from one level to the next, usually as fast as possible. The first few levels were usually easy and a bit boring; the higher levels were…
“RORANGE” – How to transition players from red ball to orange ball
The key to successfully moving young players from red ball to orange ball is to stop and reflect on the issues thrown up by the change in the playing environment for our young players. Progression and moving players up is good, provided that it is done in the right way and at the right time.
Questioning to enhance learning during FMS activities
By Nick Jacques, Jacques Tennis Seminars, New Zealand Questioning to enhance learning during fundamental movement skills activities The following are some examples of the type of questions you could ask during activities Skill questions- Develop feedback and skill awareness eg “what did you notice when you pushed off the ground?” or “what was the fastest part…