Click here to download a booking form for the new Summer course of Mini Tennis, running from April 21st – July 21st, excluding 9th June. Closing date 12th April 2012
Course 2 will run from September 8th – December 8th. Bookings will be open as of 16th July.
Click here to download the LTA’s Mini Tennis Leaflet
Children between 3 and 10 years old can now get stuck into the world of tennis with an exciting programme from the LTA sponsored by Highland Spring.
With smaller courts, nets and rackets and lower bouncing balls LTA Mini Tennis, offers the perfect introduction to the sport, with all the fun and energy of the real thing.
There are four stages of LTA Mini Tennis; Tots, Red, Orange and Green, each with their own court size and type of ball. This tailored approach enables players to develop vital skills and techniques at an early age.
There is also the LTA Mini Tennis Rally Awards scheme, designed to help mini players learn in stages and take part in exciting exercises with regular rewards which encourage them to develop their tennis skills at a pace that suits them.
Many sports have a mini version including, football, rugby and cricket which are helping to develop young talent in appropriate learning environments.
Get set for the mini game with the big attitude!
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.
There is also the chance to Earn Your Stripes through the LTA Mini Tennis Red Rally Awards.
What age is Mini Tenis Red aimed at?
Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 & under.
What ball is used?
A foam or felt ball is used which is 75% slower than a yellow ball.
What size court is red ball played on?
A court with dimensions of 11m x 5.5m or 12m x 6m. It’s fine to use badminton court lines.
What height is the net?
The net is at a height of 80cm (in the middle).
What racket is best to use?
A shorter racket of 43cm – 58 cm (17” – 23”) should be used depending on the size and strength of the player.
Where can I play Mini Tennis Red?
Mini Tennis Red should be available at a club or park near you. To find your local place to play use the search facility to the right.
What kind of competitions are there at Mini Tennis Red?
Players are encouraged to play fun competitions in teams and as individuals, with short matches using tie-break scoring.
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.
There is also the chance to Earn Your Stripes through the LTA Mini Tennis Orange Rally Awards.
What age is Mini Tennis Orange aimed at?
Mini Tennis Orange is for players aged 8 and 9.
What ball is used?
An orange ball is used which is 50% slower than a yellow ball, giving players better control at this important stage of development.
What size court is Mini Tennis Orange played on?
Mini Tennis Orange is played on a 18m x 6.5m court.
What height is the net?
80cm at the middle of the net.
What racket is best to use?
A racket of 58cm – 63 cm (23” – 25”) should be used depending on the size and strength of the player.
Where can I play Mini Tennis Orange?
Mini Tennis Orange should be available at a club or park local to you. To find your local place to play use the search facility to the right.
What kind of competitions are there at Mini Tennis Orange?
At Mini Tennis Orange there are team and individual competitions with matches using tie-break scoring – usually the best of three tie-breaks.
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.
There is also the chance to Earn Your Stripes through the LTA Mini Tennis Green Rally Awards.
What age is Mini Tennis Green aimed at?
Mini Tennis Green is for players aged 9 & 10.
What ball is used?
A green ball is used, which is 25% slower than a yellow ball.
What size court is Mini Tennis Green played on?
Mini Tennis Green is played on a normal size court. Doubles matches should also be played on a normal size court with singles sticks in place (if available).
What height is the net?
The net is at full height.
What racket is best to use?
A bigger racket of 63cm – 66cm (25” – 26”) should be used but not compulsory.
Where can I play Mini Tennis Green?
Mini Tennis Green should be available at your local club or park. It is also played at county, regional and national level. To find your local place to play or competition use the search facility to the right.
What kind of competitions are there at Mini Tennis Green?
At Mini Tennis Green there are individual and team competitions, with scoring extended to short sets.
LTA Mini Tennis Leaflet
