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Tóm tắt nội dung (trích từ tài liệu gốc): A tennis curriculum for the fundamental stage of development TABLE OF CONTENTS Big Picture - Long Term Athelete Development 1 Progressive Tennis2 Structure of Curriculum3 Creating Lessons4 Program Descriptions6 Court Set-Up Options9 Activites12 WARM-UP Activities12 Menu of play and practice Activities 13 I Can Rally Activities14 I Can Start a Point Activities25 I Can Play Net Activities33 I Can Play Points Activities41 Lesson Plan Introduction52 Red 1 Lesson Plans53 Red 2 Lesson Plans60 Red Camps Introduction67 Red 1 Camp68 Red 2 Camp69 Orange 1 Lesson Plans70 Orange 2 Lesson Plans77 Orange Ca
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A tennis curriculum for the fundamental
stage of development
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Big Picture - Long Term Athelete Development 1
Progressive Tennis2
Structure of Curriculum3
Creating Lessons4
Program Descriptions6
Court Set-Up Options9
Activites12
WARM-UP Activities12
Menu of play and practice Activities 13
I Can Rally Activities14
I Can Start a Point Activities25
I Can Play Net Activities33
I Can Play Points Activities41
Lesson Plan Introduction52
Red 1 Lesson Plans53
Red 2 Lesson Plans60
Red Camps Introduction67
Red 1 Camp68
Red 2 Camp69
Orange 1 Lesson Plans70
Orange 2 Lesson Plans77
Orange Camps Introduction84
Orange 1 Camp85
Orange 2 Camp86
Green 1.0 Lesson Plans87
Green 1.5 Lesson Plans94
Green Camp Introduction101
Green 1.0 Camp102
Green 1.5 Camp103
Lesson Planners104
Certificates of Achievement111
Red 1112
Red 2114
Orange 1116
Orange 2118
Attendance evaluation sheet120
BIG PICTURE 1
LONG TERM ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT (LTAD)
Tennis Canada has developed a Long-term athlete development pathway (LTAD) for players. It progresses
through 7 steps from a player's first exposure to the sport, to being a professional player.
Partway through the development, the path splits and players can choose a more "High Performance" stream or,
continue to enjoy and improve in the "Tennis for Life" stream.
TENNIS FOR LIFE LIVING AS A PRO
Recreation Stream LEARNING TO BE A PRO
LEARNING TO PERFORM
CONSOLIDATING
Competitive Stream
DEVELOPING
FUNDAMENTALS
ACTIVE START
Tennis FUNdamentals Program
Most starter lessons fit into the "fundamentals" stage. This stage happens anywhere people are introduced to
the game: in parks, at community courts and school gyms.
The fundamentals Program is designed to build a solid foundation for future success and promote enjoyment
and improvement. It is a resource for Instructors, programmers and play leaders to deliver effective lessons suited
for this stage of development.
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PROGRESSIVE TENNIS
Progressive Tennis uses a system of modified courts, racquets and balls scaled to maximize learning for different
levels and/or age groups. Just like many other sports (e.g. Mini-soccer, T-Ball, etc.), scaling the game down to the
size of the child speeds up the learning process and makes the game more fun.
The colour coded system is fully endorsed by the International Tennis Federation and has been adopted by the
majority of countries world-wide.
Adults and wheelchair players can also benefit greatly from mastering skills with the smaller court and low-com-
pression balls and build their skills to full court.
SYSTEM BASICS
RED TENNIS (6+ year olds)
COURT: Net height: 80 cm (31.5 inches)
Length: 11 m (36 feet)
Width: Singles: 5.5 m (18 feet)
19 or 21 inch (depending on player size)
Racquet: Oversize Foam ball or oversized low-compression felt ball
BALL:
ORANGE TENNIS (8+ year olds)
COURT: Net height: 80 cm (31.5 inches)
Length: 18 m (60 feet)
Width: Singles: 6.40 m (21 feet) Doubles: 8.20 m (27 feet)
Racquet: 23 or 25 inch (depending on player size)
BALL: Low Compression ball
GREEN TENNIS Full-Court Transition (10+ year olds & adults)
COURT: Net height: 91.9 cm (3 feet)
Length: 23.77 m (78 feet)
Width: Singles: 8.20 m (27 feet) Doubles: 11 m (36 feet)
25 or 26 inch (depending on player size)
Racquet: Transition ball
BALL:
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STRUCTURE OF CURRICULUM
The learn to play Program identifies 4 skill sets required to play tennis successfully. These are called the "I Can"
skill sets.
These skill sets all follow the Progressive Tennis system. Each colour coded stage of development has 2 levels of
achievement.
"I CAN RALLY" "I CAN "I CAN "I CAN
START A POINT" PLAY NET" PLAY A POINT"
RED TENNIS
Red 1 Lessons
Red 2 Lessons
ORANGE TENNIS
Orange 1 Lessons
Orange 2 Lessons
GREEN TENNIS
Green 1.0 Lessons
Green 1.5 Lessons
In addition to the 4 "I Can" skill sets, players are also exposed to "I am a Good Sport" behaviours.
These include:
� Hug the racquet when the Instructor is talking � Keep score out loud
� Cooperate with a partner � Make clear and fair line calls
� Pick up balls quickly � Compliment an opponent after a good shot
� Shake hands after each game
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CREATING LESSONS
Various durations of lessons can be created (e.g. 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hour camp, etc.) as needed by adding
together PLAY-PRACTICE-PLAY Activities. A full menu of activities is provided. In addition, a "Lesson Planner"
which follows these steps is included in this curriculum.
The basic lesson structure unfolds in 4 steps:
1 MEET & GREET
Instructor sets the tone for the lesson
with personal contact.
2 WARM-UP
Instructor leads players to physically prepare
for the lesson.
3 PLAY-PRACTICE-PLAY
Instructor organizes play and then runs practice activities to
improve play. After the practice activity the instructor should
finish the lesson by a play activity.
4 WRAP-UP
Instructor summarizes learning and encourages
practice outside of lesson time.
PLAY-PRACTICE-PLAY STEP
The "I Can" skill sets are developed in Lesson step #3 (PLAY-PRACTICE-PLAY). This step always starts with a Play
Activity ("I Can Play Points"). Lessons should end with an "I Can Play Points" Activity as well.
Play is the first order of business after the WRAP-UP. Rather than taking the traditional path of "technique
first", we are going to take advantage of the fun of playing tennis by using it as a motivational driver so players
enjoy their experience.
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CREATING LESSONS
Any Instructor with experience knows the most asked question in a junior lesson is,
"When can we play?" In this program, the answer is "Now!"
After the Play Activity, the lesson moves into Practice Activities with skills from each of the "I Can" skill sets.
After the practice activity the instructeur should finish the lesson with a play activity.
3 PLAY-PRACTICE-PLAY
Instructor organizes play and then
runs practice activities to improve play.
PLAY "I Can Play Points"
Learning to play is the goal of the lessons. Play is also the time where
Instructors should observe and evaluate the skills of the players.
PRACTICE "I Can Rally"
PRACTICE "I Can Start the Point"
PRACTICE "I Can Play Net"
PLAY "I Can Play Points"
The second portion of play is a good opportunity for instructors to evaluate
and give feedback about the skill that was practiced in the activity.
Technique will still play a critical role in the learning process; however, it will be used in a relevant way to answer
the question, "How can I play better?" Tennis learned this way will capture the fun of playing soccer or hockey
and avoid tennis lessons being like the old clich� of taking poor violin lessons.
Play Activities should be run for 15-20 minutes (depending on the duration of the lesson). Practice Activities
are run for 8-12 minutes depending on the duration of the lesson and the average age of the participants. The
rule of thumb is to only run a Practice Activity 2 minutes over the average age of the participants.
For example, if the average age is 7, the activity should run for no more than 9 minutes. For planning purposes,
Practice Activities are averaged for a 10 minute duration.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Most recreation departments or clubs have a program guide which comes out for the Spring and Summer.
A sample of a program and descriptions are included to show how a summer could be organized:
TENNIS LESSONS
All our lessons use the "Progressive Tennis" system of modified courts and balls designed for the age and/or skill
level of the players. Scale appropriate learning is used by many other sports (e.g. T-Ball, Mini-soccer, etc.). Tennis is
learned faster and easier through this system.
RED LEVEL 1 (6+ yrs)
This program introduces the foundational skills of tennis with an oversized low-compression ball on a smaller court.
Players learn basic rally, serve and net play skills along with activities that build tennis specific coordination. Rules
of play and "I am a Good Sport" behaviours are also introduced.
RED LEVEL 2 (6+ yrs)
This follow-up to Red Level 1 further refines the rally, serve, and net play skills. Players learn to compete on a Red
Court with oversized low-compression balls. "I am a Good Sport" behaviours are reinforced as well.
ORANGE LEVEL 1 (8+ yrs)
Orange tennis is played on a � size court with a low-compression ball. Players learn how to serve, rally, score and
play at the net. "I am a Good Sport" behaviours are reinforced.
ORANGE LEVEL 2 (8+ yrs)
This follow-up to Orange Level 1 is on a � size court with a low-compression ball. Players learn to maintain a rally
when receiving more challenging shots, serve with improved placement, approach the net, and place volleys. "I am
a Good Sport" behaviours are reinforced.
GREEN LEVEL 1.0 (10+ yrs and adults)
Players learn to serve, rally, score, and play at net in singles and doubles on a regulation sized court with a
low-compression transition ball. Lessons take players through a progression of skill building activities that speed
learning.
GREEN LEVEL 1.5 (10+ yrs and adults)
This follow-up to Green level 1.0 also uses a low-compression transition ball. Players learn to rally with improved
direction and height control, serve with better power and control, return serves, and approach and play net with
volleys and overheads.
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
PROGRAM DURATIONS
Depending on the needs and constraints of the recreation department or facility, programs can run for various
durations and time. These are the recommended durations:
Weekly programs: One week camps:
RED LEVEL 1 & 2 RED LEVEL 1 & 2
� 1-2 lessons per week � 4 days per week (e.g., Mon-Thurs with Friday
� 1 hr lesson (length per lesson)
� 6 lessons total being a possible make-up day in case of rain.
For indoor facilities, Friday can be included as a
ORANGE LEVEL 1 & 2/GREEN LEVEL 1.0 & 1.5 "Competition day")
� 1-2 lessons per week � 2 hrs of lesson per day
� 1.5 hr lesson (length per lesson)
� 6 lessons total ORANGE LEVEL 1 & 2/GREEN LEVEL 1.0 & 1.5
� 4 days per week (e.g., Mon-Thurs with Friday
being a possible make-up day in case of rain.
For indoor facilities, Friday can be included as a
"Competition day")
� 2-3 hrs of lesson per day
TENNIS LEAGUES
More and more league play is becoming a staple in the tennis community and this is no different for kids. Play-
ing league tennis will make "traditional lessons" more enjoyable for youngsters, help motivate youngsters to
continue participating in the game and potentially enjoying the benefits of tennis for life. Tennis leagues adopt
many of the positive aspects of other successful "minor sports" in Canada including:
1. Developing a team concept versus individual play
2. Playing shortly after learning basic skills
3. Using modified scoring, playing field and equipment
4. Providing a competitive format with weekly matches
It is important that leagues have a minimum of 20 participants to ensure a healthy competitive schedule were
kids score points for their team by playing doubles and singles matches every week. The program culminates
in an end of season banquet were players and teams are recognized for their efforts throughout the season.
Leagues can be set up for all age groups including the following:
RED BALL LEAGUE (6+ yrs) Pre-requisite: Red level 2
ORANGE BALL LEAGUE (8+ yrs) Pre-requisite: Orange level 1
GREEN BALL LEAGUE (Youth/Teen) (11-15 yrs) Pre-requisite: Green level 1
GREEN BALL LEAGUE (Teen/Adult) Pre-requisite: Green level 1
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
COMBINING LEVELS
In some situations, there will not be enough participants to separate levels. The 6-8 year olds do need to be
separated because of development issues. 9-12 year olds can be grouped together for lessons and leagues. The
Instructor would use the Green Lesson plans for the combined group and adapt the activities by altering the size
of the court (red, orange and green) for the level of the players.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following equipment is required to implement all the lessons:
� One 50 ball basket of Red Balls
� One 50 ball basket of Orange Balls
� One 50 ball basket of Green Balls
� 4 mini nets (or rope and chairs)
� 12 drop-down lines
ADVANCING LEVELS
Just like in other sports (e.g., swimming, figure skating, etc.) it is most effective to not move players into a higher
level unless they have achieved the appropriate skill competencies. The Red and Orange levels of this program
include Certificates of Achievement.
Typically, players will need to repeat a level 2-3 times before advancing. When repeating a level, it is
important Instructors stress the importance of gaining competence and development instead of giving the
impression that players have "failed".
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COURT SET-UP OPTIONS
RED COURT OPTIONS
In many park programs, there are constraints that required different court set-ups.
There are a number of configurations that can be used for Red Tennis.
SIDEWAYS (1-6 COURTS) To make nets for Red courts, a rope
can be tied from the regulation net to
Playing sideways across the court is the "official" the fence with chairs to prop it up.
set-up for Red Tennis. Up to 6 courts can be created
(using drop-down lines and Red nets or rope).
RED COURT DIMENSIONS
Each Red court is 36 feet long (11m) (regulation court
doubles sideline to doubles sideline) and 18 feet wide
(5.5m).
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COURT SET-UP OPTIONS
RED COURT "LOW-BUDGET" OPTIONS
If there are limited Red nets and drop-down-lines (or supplies are not available at all), and playing sideways is not
an option (because it is too disturbing for adjacent courts), Red courts can be created lengthwise as in the picture
below. Red nets parallel to the regulation net.
LENGTHWISE (1-4 COURTS) SERVICELINE TO SERVICELINE
Four Red courts can be set-up to play (1-2 COURTS)
lengthwise on the court. Red nets If no drop-down lines and Red nets
and drop-down lines are required. are available, 2 Red courts can be
set-up using the regulation net and
playing serviceline to serviceline.
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COURT SET-UP OPTIONS
ORANGE COURT OPTIONS
For Orange � Court tennis, there are a number of options available. The main priority is to create the Orange
court baseline.
2 ORANGE � COURTS
2 Orange � Courts can be created on 1
regulation court. To make a full width �
court, the sidelines are placed just on the
outside of the net post.
NARROW OPTION
If there are limited drop down lines
available, it is acceptable to use �
width of the regulation court.
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WARM-UP ACTIVITIES
WARM-UP Activities
The warm-up for starter players fulfills a number of functions:
� Develops a good habit of physically preparing for play
� Increases body temperature to reduce injury risk
� Builds coordination
For starter players, the warm-ups should also be fun and active. The Learn to Play program includes a number of
warm-up activities:
Court Parts:
In this activity, the Instructor gets players to place their foot on various parts of the court. The Instructor uses
this activity to introduce players to the geography of the court. Once players get to know the various parts, the
Instructor calls a part and players jog to it.
Shadow Strokes:
Players run along the various lines of the court doing specific footwork (run or side shuffle) and performing strokes
(forehand & backhand groundstrokes, volleys, overheads).
Throw/Track/Catch/Coordination:
Players can improve coordination by tossing the ball back and forth while side-shuffling along a line. Various
actions are performed to keep the activity challenging.
Tag Games:
Tag games allow players to warm-up and introduce an element of competition.
Clean your Room:
Overhead throwing game. Players are divided into two equal teams on each end of the court. Every player start
with a ball and throws it to the other end. The team that keeps their end clear of balls wins.
For a video of these activities click here.
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MENU OF PLAY & PRACTICE ACTIVITIES
DIRECT LINK VIDEO
"I CAN RALLY" "I CAN "I CAN "I CAN
START A POINT" PLAY NET" PLAY POINTS"
Activity P1: Activity P11: Activity P18: Activity G1:
Throw Rally Sky Ball Catch Ball Throw Tennis
Activity P2: Activity P12: Activity P19: Activity G2:
Throw Crosscourt Flying Target Self Volley Keep Ups Floor Tennis
& Down the line
Activity P3: Activity P13: Activity P20: Activity G3:
Floor Rally Underhand Serve Throw to Volley Skill Olympics
in the Alley
& Return
Activity P4: Activity P14: Activity P21: Activity G4:
Floor Rally Climb Serve Mountain Groundstroke to Volley Rally Ball
with Recovery
Activity P5: Activity P15: Activity P22: Activity G5:
Self Rally Overhead Serve Approach Shot & Volley Team Cones
& Return Teams
Activity P6: Activity P23: Activity G6:
Feed, Hit & Catch Activity P16: Lob & Overhead Stop Tennis
Overhead Serve
& Return Crosscourt
Activity P7: Activity P17: Activity P24: Activity G7:
Feed & Rally Tag Team Tennis
Overhead Serve to Target Approach shot & Play Net
Activity P8: Activity G8:
Groundstroke Feed Up & Down
& Control Activity G9:
No Ad Game
Activity P9:
Groundstroke Rally
with Self Rally
Activity P10: Activity G10:
Rally Crosscourt Doubles Tennis
I CAN RALLY
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Practice Activity - 1
Throw Rally
TACTIC:
Keeping the ball in play longer than the
opponent through consistency.
ACTIVITY:
Players in pairs cooperatively throw underhand
back and forth either cross-court or down the
line. Team with the longest rally wins. The rally is
over when:
l The ball bounces twice before a player
catches it.
l The ball goes out of the designated play
area or in the net.
l A player catches the ball in the air
(doesn't let it bounce).
Fundamental Teaching Points:
1. Players must recover to a marker placed in the appropriate recovery position ("Home base").
2. Players must throw and catch the ball in a sideways position.
LESS CHALLENGING: MORE CHALLENGING:
1. Decrease the size of the playing area. 1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Allow players to stand on the same side of the 2. Throw and catch with dominant and
net. non-dominant hand.
3. Allow more than one bounce before player
catches the ball.
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Practice Activity - 2
Throw Cross Court & Down the Line
TACTIC:
Playing the ball crosscourt and down the line to
move the opponent.
ACTIVITY:
Players in pairs cooperatively throw underhand
back and forth to each other. One player starts by
throwing the ball cross-court then down the line.
The other player always throws the ball back to
the same corner. The rally is over when:
Fundamental Teaching Points: l The ball bounces twice before a player
catches it.
1. Players must recover to a marker placed in
the appropriate recovery position ("Home base"). l The ball goes out of the designated play
area or in the net.
2. Players must throw and catch the ball in a
sideways position. l A player catches the ball in the air
(doesn't let it bounce)
l A player forgets to change direction.
LESS CHALLENGING: MORE CHALLENGING:
1. Decrease the size of the playing area. 1. Increase the size of the playing area.
2. Allow players to stand on the same side of the 2. Throw and catch with dominant and
net. non-dominant hand.
3. Allow more than one bounce before player
catches the ball.
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Practice Activity - 3
Floor Rally in the Alley
TACTIC:
Keeping the ball in play through control.
ACTIVITY:
Players in pairs cooperatively push the ball back
and fourth in between the doubles and singles
line. Player receiving the ball must stop it before
pushing it back. To gain one point players must
keep the ball on the ground and the ball must
not go out of the doubles alley. Play to a designat-
ed number of points. Make sure to practice the
backhand side.
Fundamental Teaching Points:
1. Players must use a continental grip.
2. Players start from a ready position turning sideways when receiving and sending the ball.
3. Players push the ball with their racquet strings pointing towards their target.
4. Players stop and send the ball in front of their front foot while placing both feet on either the singles
or doubles line.
LESS CHALLENGING: MORE CHALLENGING:
1. Allow players to send ball by using forehand or 1. Allow players to alternate between forehand and
backhand only. backhand.
2. Make the playing area shorter. 2. Allow players to push the ball without stopping.
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Practice Activity - 4
Floor Rally with Recovery
TACTIC:
Moving the opponent around by placing the ball
crosscourt and down the line.
ACTIVITY:
Using the red court area players stand at home
base (recovery) with one player pushing the ball
cross-court then down the line while the other
player always pushes back to the same corner.
Players continuously exchange the ball along
the ground. The rally is over if the ball goes out
of the playing area or bounces off the ground.
Players with the longest rally win.
Fundamental Teaching Points:
1. Players must always recover using shuffle steps back to center after pushing the ball.
2. Ensure players are set up sideways when projecting and receiving the ball.
3. Ensure players are contacting the ball in front of the leading foot with the racquet facing target.
LESS CHALLENGING: MORE CHALLENGING:
1. Allow players to push down the line or only 1. One player pushes crosscourt while the other
crosscourt. player always pushes down the line.
2. Allow players to stop the ball before pushing. 2. Increase the number of passes in a specified time
(e.g. 2 minutes).
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RED 2 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Name:Instructor:Date:
ALL SKILLS ARE ASSESSED DURING MATCH PLAY:
Observed Infrequently = Developing (DV)
Observed 3 times in a row = Well Done (WD)
I CAN RALLY MY FUNDAMENTALS
Groundstroke Rally I recover after every shot.
I can rally 3 balls in a row using I impact the ball at waist level and out in front
my groundstrokes. on groundstrokes.
I impact the ball at chest level and out in front
I CAN START A POINT on volleys.
Overhead Serve I am in a sideways position when sending the
I can start a point with an overhead serve into ball.
the court. I use a throwing action for my overhead serve.
I CAN PLAY NET I CAN PLAY POINTS
Volley I can play points on a Red court.
I can play the net using my volley. I can set-up my own Red court.
I AM A GOOD SPORT
I hug my racquet when listening to the
Instructor.
I cooperate with partners during the practice. I can keep score and call it out loud.
I shake hands after each game On 3 different occasions, I have played a game
up to 7 points with a friend or with my parents.
WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
Recommended Next Session: Red Level 2
Recommended Next Session: Orange 1
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ORANGE 1 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Kids Tennis introduces the sport of RED TENNIS ORANGE TENNIS GREEN TENNIS
tennis in a fun and interactive way 1/2 COURT 3/4 COURT FULL-COURT TRANSITION
and ensures immediate success for 6+ YEARS OLDS
young players. Kids tennis adopts the 8+ YEAR OLDS 10+ YEAR OLDS
progressive tennis system of court
size, racquet length, and specialized
balls scaled appropriately for the
age and size of children.
The system is endorsed by the
International Tennis Federation (ITF)
and has been adopted by the top
tennis nations world-wide.
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ORANGE 1 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Name:Instructor:Date:
ALL SKILLS ARE ASSESSED DURING MATCH PLAY:
Observed Infrequently = Developing (DV)
Observed 3 times in a row = Well Done (WD)
I CAN RALLY MY FUNDAMENTALS
Groundstroke Rally I recover after every shot to home base and wait
I can rally 4 balls in a row using in a ready position
my groundstrokes. I impact the ball at waist level and out front on
groundstrokes.
I CAN START A POINT I impact the ball at chest level and out in front
Serve on volleys.
I can start a point with an overhead serve into I am in a sideways position when sending the
the Deuce court and Ad court.. ball.
I use a throwing action for my serve.
I CAN PLAY NET
I CAN PLAY POINTS
Volley I can play one serve game and one return game of
I can move my opponent using my volley. Orange tennis:
I AM A GOOD SPORT I can set-up my own Orange court.
I hug my racquet when listening to the
Instructor.
I cooperate with partners during the practice. I can keep score and call it out loud.
I shake hands after each game I make fair and clear line calls.
WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
Recommended Next Session: Orange 1
Recommended Next Session: Orange 2
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ORANGE 2 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Kids Tennis introduces the sport of RED TENNIS ORANGE TENNIS GREEN TENNIS
tennis in a fun and interactive way 1/2 COURT 3/4 COURT FULL-COURT TRANSITION
and ensures immediate success for 6+ YEARS OLDS
young players. Kids tennis adopts the 8+ YEAR OLDS 10+ YEAR OLDS
progressive tennis system of court
size, racquet length, and specialized
balls scaled appropriately for the
age and size of children.
The system is endorsed by the
International Tennis Federation (ITF)
and has been adopted by the top
tennis nations world-wide.
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ORANGE 2 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Name:Instructor:Date:
ALL SKILLS ARE ASSESSED DURING MATCH PLAY:
Observed Infrequently = Developing (DV)
Observed 3 times in a row = Well Done (WD)
I CAN RALLY MY FUNDAMENTALS
Groundstroke Rally I recover to the correct place at the right time
I can rally 6 balls in a row using with and wait in a ready position
my groundstrokes.
I impact the ball at waist level and out front on
I CAN START A POINT groundstrokes.
Serve I impact the ball at chest level and out in front
I can start a point with an overhead serve on volleys.
directed to the backhand side of my partner
in the Deuce court and Ad court. I am in a balanced sideways position when
sending the ball.
I CAN PLAY NET I use a throwing action for my serve and
overhead.
Approach / Volley / Overhead
I can complete a sequence of an approach shot, I CAN PLAY POINTS
a volley to the open court, and an overhead I can play a `short set' to 4 with a tie-breaker at 3-3:
during play. I can set-up my own Orange court.
I AM A GOOD SPORT
I hug my racquet when listening to the
Instructor.
I cooperate with partners during the practice. I can keep score and call it out loud.
I shake hands after each game I make fair and clear line calls.
WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
Recommended Next Session: Orange 2
Recommended Next Session: Green 1.0
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ATTENDANCE EVALUATION SHEET
Note: "Well Done" on 4 of the 6 categories indicates the player should move to the next level.
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NAME Attendance I Can Rally I Can Start a I Can Play I Can Play My Funda- I am a Good
Point the Net Points mentals Sport
1 Developing Developing Developing Developing
Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
2 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
3 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
4 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
5 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
6 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
7 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
8 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
9 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
10 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
11 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done
12 Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing Developing
Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done Well Done