Welcome to Red Ball 1 at Five Star Tennis! Our dynamic 30-minute class utilizes low-compression red balls, introducing correct stroke techniques in a fun and fast-paced environment. Our coaches expertly blend agility, balance, coordination drills, and tennis-specific exercises to ensure a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience for your child.
Competencies – What we teach our players
Movement/ Balance Movement around the court
- Move sideways and forwards
- Balance on the right and left leg and bend over to touch a cone with balance
- Jump over a line or small obstacle and land with balance
Under Arm Throw- Groundstrokes
- Throw a ball with right hand while stepping with left leg
- Throw a ball with left hand while stepping with right leg
- Throw ball with varying depths and to different locations on court
Over Arm Throw – Serve/Overhead
- Put the ball in play using an over arm throw
- Throw a ball with varying depths and to different locations on court
Catch After the Bounce – Perception/Receiving Skills
- Move a short distance to the ball and catch it after the bounce on both sides of the body
- Catch ball with two hands and in a cone
Two Handed Throw – Forehand/Backhand
- Throw a large ball with both hands on both sides using a side-arm throw
- Throw a large ball with varying depths and to different locations on the court
One-handed Control – Forehand
- Roll the ball along on the ground to different locations using the racquet
- Balance the ball and roll it around the racquet frame in both directions (roly poly)
- Drop the ball and hit into a designated area
- Control the ball during a rolling rally with a partner
Two-Handed Control – Backhand
- Roll the ball along the ground to different locations using the racquet
- Hit into a designated area from a coach drop feed
Game play
- Throw or hit a ball cooperatively to a partner who catches the ball in a cone or with two hands
- Control the ball during a rolling rally with a partner being able to trap and tap the ball using both sides of the body using a racquet
Score
- Count the number of times a task is performed and number of shots in a rally.
- Demonstrate an over arm and under arm throw to begin a point.
- Differentiate between the first and second bounce.
Sportsmanship
- Cooperate with others and take turns.
Engagement
- Listening to the coach
- Trying to execute the drill the correct way