| Mini Tennis, as the name suggests, is the game of | | | | years to 9 years. After successfully completing the |
| tennis designed especially for children, aged in between | | | | red course and learning the basics of the game, a child |
| 4 years to 11 years. Mini tennis is the modified version | | | | enters the orange course. Here they play on a larger |
| of tennis for younger or inexperienced players, in which | | | | court with low compression tennis balls. The emphasis |
| all the skills and tactics of the real game is learned and | | | | is on playing the game, enjoying competition and |
| used. It offers an exciting and colourful introduction to | | | | learning all the shots. |
| the game that helps in sustaining a young player's | | | | Mini Tennis Green Courses: After the orange course, a |
| interest in the game and gives them a desire to play | | | | child needs to undergo Green course training |
| tennis for life. | | | | programme. This course is for children aging in |
| Mini Tennis is an early introduction to tennis, with | | | | between 9 years to 11 years. Here they play on a full |
| emphasis on developing agility, balance and | | | | size court with a ball that is slightly lighter and softer |
| coordination which are fundamental skills to have in | | | | than a full tennis ball. This course promotes longer |
| place when moving onto Mini-Tennis Red. There are | | | | rallies. Children are encouraged to play matches and |
| special training sessions for the children interested in | | | | be competitive as they progress towards the full |
| mini tennis. These sessions involves various exercises | | | | game. |
| in the form of a circuit that prepares the child for the | | | | Now comes the most interested part of mini tennis: |
| game, whilst getting them used to working with others | | | | Awards. Each colour stage has 3 levels. Level 3 is the |
| around them. | | | | most basic and level 1 is the most advanced. Each |
| Based on the player’s age, three courses have | | | | level has 5 sections covering physical skill, technical skill, |
| been designed which is followed globally. They are | | | | tactical achievement, sportsmanship and off court |
| Red course, Orange Course and Green Course. | | | | commitment. |
| Mini Tennis Red Courses: This course has been | | | | There are three tasks in each section. Once all 15 |
| specially designed for the beginners. Children aged | | | | tasks of that level have been completed the child |
| between 4 to 7 years needs to get started from this | | | | receives a certificate and a medal. At the 'red' stage, |
| course. This course helps in learning and developing | | | | stickers are awarded for each task completed. They |
| movements, co-ordination and ball skills. The children | | | | are then ready for the next level. There is no set time |
| get an introduction to the game and above all, fun! | | | | limit for each level award to be achieved. |
| Sponge balls and small rackets are used during the | | | | Level 3 of each of the stages are generally easier to |
| Red Course. | | | | get and may be achieved in 1 or 2 sets of courses. |
| Mini Tennis Orange Courses: This course has | | | | Levels 1 and 2 will take longer to achieve. |
| particularly been designed for children between 7 | | | | |