TENNIS COACHING FOR CHILDREN
“Amazing club with really friendly coaches.
My daughter really looks forward to going there for her lessons!”
Over 30 coaches work for The Parklangley Club, all of whom are qualified, licensed, DBS checked and have all relevant first aid qualifications.
They follow a set programme designed by the LTA to give variety and allow your child to progress at his or her own speed.
The Parklangley Club is recognised as the top performance club in Kent, and children who show particular talent are offered the opportunity to join our performance programme where many children have achieved County, National and International standard. Currently we have five internationally ranked players 18+.
We are also proud to be one of 50 tennis centres across the UK that act as Local Player Development Centres (LPDCs).
Mini Tennis Tots 3-4 Years
This phase teaches children between the ages of three and five how to enjoy the game through a series of fun activities with the aim of improving their balance, co-ordination, agility, movement, and racket and ball skills.
Blue Stage 5-6 Years
Kids will improve their balance, agility and co-ordination through fun games while learning how to play the sport we love.
At this stage it’s not about winning or losing, it’s getting to grips with the basics.
Red Stage 7-8 Years
Players learn to serve, rally and score with a slow ball, as well as learning the movement and co-ordination skills needed for tennis.
Players are encouraged to play fun competitions in teams and as individuals, with short matches using tie-break scoring.
Orange Stage 8-9 Years
Players develop a rounded game learning a range of techniques and tactics.
Courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts.
There are team and individual competitions with matches using tie-break scoring.
Green Stage 9-10 Years
Played on a full size tennis court, with bigger rackets and balls which are a little softer than yellow balls.
It’s the next stage before moving on to full compression balls on a full sized court and helps players develop all aspects of their game.
Yellow Stage 11+ Years
It’s all about playing on a full size court with the same size balls the pros use. Kids will continue to explore different styles on court and start to choose their own.
By this point we hope kids will be tennis players, and fans of the game for life!