Youth Guide - Winter 2021/2022

junior tennis

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION ABOUT THE CLINICS

YELLOW BALL (CLASS RATIO 8:1) EQUIPMENT • Balls- Yellow balls • Racquets- 27” YELLOW BALL 2

YELLOW BALL 1 This program provides a strategic and innovative approach to the complete development of our athletes. Offering specific training focused on the full development of our players. Each and every one of our athletes will receive the teachings and specific on court training that will prepare them for their tennis development and proper progression. We will focus on these main components of training: technical, tactical, physical, and psychological development supported by the ability of our instructors to provide specific instructions methods to provide analysis and feedback to ensure adequate progression. • • Supervised match play • Intense Fitness • Competitive drilling and tactical sessions • Mental training • Team bonding and self-motivation sessions • Competition preparation • USTA/ALTA League: Appropriate age level • USTA Tournament Level 4 and higher • 1-hour private lessons per week • Match Play – Attendance is highly encouraged MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL This program is for those players that are in middle school or high-school, and either are currently playing or would like to play for their schools’ tennis team. Technical and tactical development will be emphasized though the use of different drills and games to keep athletes engaged and help them to discover and build an individual playing style. Competitive play will be encouraged both inside and outside of classes with the implementation on our Junior Challenge Ladder and ample match-play opportunities. Class is taught on a 78’ court using green and yellow balls

Students have participated already in Green Ball 1 and experienced in junior league play. They should be actively involved in monthly USTA tournaments, participate on League teams at appropriate level. Students should be able to implement proper topspin groundstrokes with depth and placement. They must have proper grips and solid fundamental on all strokes. Classes will be focused on reinforcing groundstrokes with proper technique; variety of server: kick, slice, drop shot, lobs, singles and doubles movement, and strategy with mental toughness. • Fitness • Learn singles and doubles match-play • Introduction to doubles positioning & movements • Junior Match Play Days • 12U USTA/ALTA Leagues • USTA Tournament Level 5 • 1-hour private lessons per week • Match Play – Attendance is highly encouraged

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