Junior Coaching
Talented Player Program
Throughout the year the Tennis Coaching Team visit local schools to take tennis to children who do not normally get the chance to play. In addition, the coaches 'spot' gifted children and recommend further training in the Development Squads or The Academy Training Scheme.
Development Squads
For children looking to develop their tennis beyond the average once a week commitment, the Development Squads offer training in a smaller squad environment. Players must train at least twice a week and enter tournaments regularly.
If you would like your child assessed for the Development Squads please contact our Junior Tennis Co-ordinator Debbie Butland on 01823 285983 or email to d.butland@toneleisure.com.
The Academy Training Scheme
The Academy Scheme is a training programme for players aged 6 to 18 years who show outstanding tennis potential and who are committed to training and making tennis their number one sport. The two Academies are:
Mini Academy
For players aged approximately 6 to 11 years. If you would like your child assessed please contact our Head Coach Simon Woodhill on 01823 285983 or email to s.woodhill@toneleisure.com
Junior Academy
For players aged approximately 11 to 16 years. If you would like your child assessed for the Junior Academy please contact our Head Coach Simon Woodhill on 01823 285983 or email to s.woodhill@toneleisure.com
Guide to Standards for Mini & Junior Tennis
Tennis Tots
Age Guide
Court Size
Balls Used
Standard
2 and a half to 4 years
Mini Red Courts (badminton court size)
Foam or low compression Price Red Balls
Children learn basic co-ordination, throwing, catching & hitting skills, within a fun and safe environment
Mini Tennis Red Level 3
Age Guide
Court Size
Balls Used
Standard
4 to 8 years
Mini Red Courts (badminton court size)
Foam or low compression Price Red Balls
Aimed at beginner players, lessons involve racket & ball skills, coordination exercises, learning the basic strokes, tactics, how to rally and how to score.
Mini Tennis Red Level 2
Age Guide
Court Size
Balls Used
Standard
6 to 9 years
Mini Red Courts (badminton court size)
Foam or low compression Price Red Balls
Aimed at improver players lessons will involve building on the basic strokes and tactics whilst improving the rallying skills they have acquired in level 3. Players will learn how to play matches using the proper scoring method.
Mini Tennis Red Level 1
Age Guide
Court Size
Balls Used
Standard
6 to 9 years
Mini Red Courts (badminton court size)
Foam or low compression Price Red Balls
Aimed at advanced players. Lessons will involve mastering the basic strokes and tactics whilst developing excellent rallying skills. Players will be able to play matches using the proper scoring method.
Orange Level 2
Age Guide
Court Size
Balls Used
Standard
8 to 10 years
Mini Orange courts (a shortened full sized court)
Low compression Orange balls
Aimed at players who have are able to execute the basic strokes and tactics, and who are able to play relatively unsupervised matches. Older beginner players may be able to start at this level if they have experience in other sports.
Orange Level 1
Age Guide
Court Size
Balls Used
Standard
8 to 11 years
Mini Orange courts (a shortened full sized court)
Low compression Orange balls
Aimed at improver Orange ball players who are able to execute the basic strokes and tactics, players at this level will had experience of regularly playing matches in their training sessions or in tournaments.
Green Tennis
Age Guide
Court Size
Balls Used
Standard
10 to 12 years
Full tennis court
Low compression green balls
Aimed at players who have basic ball skills and have played some tennis previously.
Yellow Ball Tennis
Age Guide
Court Size
Balls Used
Standard
11 years plus
Full tennis court
'Normal' tennis balls
Aimed at improver players who are able to execute a wide range of strokes and tactics.