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Ribble Valley Tennis Centre |
ProgrammesOur courses are graded by experience, and offer a progression through the various ability levels. They run indoors (essential for continuity) on an all year round basis and are staffed by experienced professional coaches. STEP 1 - HAND EYE / CO-ORDINATION COURSES LEADING TO MINI TENNISDirected at school years 1 & 2. These courses develop the hand eye co-ordination necessary for any ball game. Players are fed through to mini tennis red as they improve. STEP 2 - MINI-TENNIS REDThe ideal introduction to the game for players progressing from STEP 1 and year 3 & 4 children. Uses a scaled down court, short rackets, and foam balls. Correct technique is taught and the transition to mini orange is made easy. STEP 3 - MINI-TENNIS ORANGEUses orange low compression tennis balls (which are slower) on a scaled down court. For children who have progressed from mini-tennis red and older beginners. Covers essential stroke technique, drills and fun games. STEP 4 - MINI TENNIS GREENUses green low compression balls (faster than orange) on a full court. Covers technique, developing the rally, games and drills. STEP 5 - PLAYERSUsing normal tennis balls on a full court. Groups are graded by experience. Some groups offer a longer session introducing more advanced drills and refinement of technique and tactics for players who can rally comfortably. SQUAD TRAINING PROGRAMMEFor players of potential who wish to play tournament tennis. A high level of commitment is required from both players and parents, as two squad sessions per week and regular matchplay are the minimum requirement for any success at this level. ADULT COACHING PROGRAMMEAdult groups of varying levels are run at various times during the week. INDIVIDUAL LESSONSBy arrangement. |
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