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INTRODUCTION TO MINI TENNIS
All Courses focus on basic skills, which are used to form the building blocks for a wide variety of sports, for example, hand – eye co-ordination, judgment, mobility, fitness. In addition to the physical benefits, children further develop their social skills, team work, personal confidence and self – discipline. With the goal being to provide a pathway for children into tennis and showing them how physical education prepares them for involvement in clubs at a junior age and builds their interest in the sport.
Mini tennis is becoming increasingly popular with children up and down the country, but what exactly is it and where did it come from?
What is mini tennis? Mini tennis is an introduction to tennis for kids aged 3 to 12. It's a mini version of the real game using special rackets and balls designed for smaller hands and bodies.
How did it get started? In 1985 there was 'short tennis'. This was played indoors using plastic rackets and sponge balls. Then in March 2001 mini tennis replaced it. Mini tennis is seen as more fun for kids while at the same time giving a better introduction to the game and competitions.
So how does it work? The game is played using three different types of ball, racket, and court sizes. The balls are red, orange and green, and the rackets range in length.
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