BTA UNDER 18s PROGRAMME

Our U18 Programme is designed to cater for juniors of all abilities, whether you have some tennis experience or are looking to take tennis up for the first time. All kids need to bring is their creative energy, because the programme is designed to grow as they do. 

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It will take your youngster to the next level; you’ll see it in their confidence, their skills and even their concentration at school. Not to mention keeping them fit and active. Add some healthy competition to teach them about good sportsmanship (because we all have bad days) and you’ve got a set of skills for life.

DEVELOPMENT 

Our U18 Development Groups are perfect for youngsters who are looking to take tennis up for the first time.  During these sessions they will learn the basic skills needed to play a tennis make, including serve, forehand/backhand, net play, as well as making new friends and being invited to club events.

BENEFITS

What they will learn

• Correct technique for every shot used in tennis

• Understanding of how to play matches (Singles and Doubles)

• Using the correct grips

• Hitting with the correct spin

• Learning to play individually and as a team

Sense of achievement and learning new skills

• Our goal orientated programme enables children feel like they're achieving at every level

• Learning new skills and improving confidence and self esteem

• Playing with friends and making new friends 

• Being part of a team and club and playing in team based events

• Playing with other children of similar ages and level

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DEVELOPMENT PRO

These groups are perfect for juniors who have some tennis experience or are looking to push their tennis to the next level. They will learn more in depth technical and tactical skills, focusing around more match play and competition, especially doubles and other team events.

BENEFITS

Tactical Improvements

• Learning how to cope under pressure

• Being aggressive at the right time

• Understanding the basic tactics used to win matches

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Technical Improvements

• Learning perfect technique in all areas

• Improving all types of spin used

• Maintaining technique under pressure

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 Physical and Mental Improvements

• Maintaining speed goals

• Improve flexibility

• Improving balance through growth spurts

• Focusing on strengths

• Staying calm

• Enjoying competing

ELITE

Our U18 Elite Groups are designed for tournament players who are playing or looking to play internal and external competitions. These groups are much more intense and will push you to your limits, but the skills learnt in these groups will not only help you during your tennis career but also in life.

BENEFITS

Technical Improvements

• ​Learning speciality shots

• Hitting inside out and inside in

• Improving stance (open and closed)​

Tactical Improvements

• Changing direction under pressure and in control

• Attacking weaknesses

• Advanced tactics for singles and doubles

Physical and Mental Improvements 

• Maintaining speed goals

• Improve flexibility

• Improving balance through growth spurts

• Importance of routines

• Staying positive

• Importance of goal setting