Mini Tennis
Mini Tennis is a fun and exciting way for younger players to get into the world of tennis. The structure of Mini Tennis allow younger players to gain confidence and enjoy the game by playing in the appropriate stage until they can control the ball and implement skills effectively.
- Red – Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 and under. It is played on small courts with short rackets and soft balls. It’s just like the real game and gives players opportunities to have long rallies and play different types of shots
- Orange – Mini Tennis Orange is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red and is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played with shorter rackets, softer balls and courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts allowing players to develop a rounded game whilst learning a range of techniques and tactics.
It is the next stage before playing on a full sized court and helps players develop different shots and tactics - Green – Mini Tennis Green is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Orange. It is 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 yellow balls on a full sized court and helps players develop and improve all aspects of their game.
At Giffnock Tennis we have 3 fantastic mini-tennis courts dedicated to cater for the structured development of Mini members. This ensures a positive and safe environment for young players with our LTA-accredited coaches providing the right support and encouragement.
For full details on when coaching events are on please see the Tennis Coaching page.
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