Mini-Tennis Presentation
To suit all level players, the academy has structured training in several programs. One of the programs is the Mini-Tennis which will allow the young tennis player to develop through the teaching methods that have given Justine her technical and tactical qualities.
Preparation to mini tennis
For 4-5, the young player will practice coordination adapted to tennis by learning to roll, throw, catch, exchange, hit, move, balance themselves, cooperate with each other, to be opponents, to perceive, decide and react.
Mini tennis 36 feet (12 meters)
For 5-7, tennis is played from doubles sideline to doubles sideline. It is played with high density foam ball. Players learn to track a ball and move with balance in multiple directions, create a stable, waist level impact point, and send the ball cooperatively to a partner with groundstrokes. They also learn to compete. Players should have a solid base of technique before moving to 60 feet tennis.
Mini tennis 60 feet (18 meters)
For 7-9 year old, the ratio of length to width is basically the same as a full sized court is to an adult. This allows for development of an all-court game style with net-play. The key is to develop the same tactics as full court tennis along with the associated techniques. 60 feet court tennis uses low-compression balls that facilitate this tactical development. The balls are easier to control and don't bounce as lively as a regular ball. They also assist development of good biomechanics.
In the 6th Sense, there is a particular attention on the mini-tennis, for the kids from 4 years to 9 years.
