Tennis Leader TUTOR Workbook PDF

GETTING
YOU
INVOLVED
TENNIS LEADERS
WORKBOOK
TENNIS LEADERS CORE MODULE TENNIS LEADERS INTRODUCTION TO TENNIS
WHAT IS INCLUDED
WHAT IS A IN THE COURSE?
TENNIS LEADER? Core Module (3 hours) TUTOR NOTES
Introduction to tennis
You must take this module before the other Tennis Leaders modules It is important to complete this
introductory module before
• Know the basics of tennis; strokes, game formats and variations of the sport
working through any of the
• Understand how these variations of the game are used additional modules, as it helps
to introduce tennis to people of all ages and abilities set the scene and provide some
background of the current
• Learn about effective communication and organisation skills
tennis landscape.
• Put your skills into practice on court – in warm up activities and on court drills
Additional Modules (2 hours each)

Volunteering at your tennis venue
TUTOR NOTES
• Learn about what makes a successful tennis venue
Tennis Leaders is closely linked to Sports Leaders UK • Understand the role of the committee and/or management team These additional modules can
It is aimed at 13 years plus and the content is suitable for older juniors • Understand the different ways of promoting a facility and programme be used in a flexible way; you
starting out on the tennis career pathway through to adult volunteers looking may want your group of Leaders
• Consider your own skills and how they can be utilised effectively to cover all four topics or it
to support their local coach, referee or club official.
may be more useful to promote
If you have completed the Sports Leaders UK Level 1 Coaching Assistant Leading a practice session different modules to different
Award you will still find the first module of great benefit, as it will provide • Know the attributes and responsibilities of a practice hitter groups depending upon which
capacity your Tennis Leaders will
an overview of the sport and help you to put your leadership skills into • Understand the structure of a practice hitting session be supporting you.
practice within a tennis environment.
• Learn about the different types of feeding
When can you call yourself a Tennis Leader? • Understand the five game situations of singles
To call yourself a Tennis Leader you must complete the Introduction to • Leading a practice hitting session
Tennis module, plus one additional module. We encourage people to do TUTOR NOTES
all four additional modules, as you will gain different skills and a broader Helping at your school
range of experience. To further support your learning, part of the course As a qualified coach or teacher, • Learn how to organise tennis activities with large groups in small spaces
requirement is to get involved and volunteer at your local tennis venues Tennis Leaders is a great course • Discuss ideas for different activities in schools
by supporting a qualified coach, teacher or community project manager for retaining pupils and students
• Learn how to organise an informal competition
in your ‘Tennis Leader’ role. within the game; either as scorers
and assistants for your coaching
programme or helpers for after Helping at a competition
schools clubs and activities. • Consider the key actions before, during and after a competition
As the course is open to everyone
over 13, it is also an excellent • Learn how to be a scorer for a Mini Tennis match
way of engaging parents and • Learn how to organise a Round Robin group
volunteers at your club.
• Understand how you can support your competition organiser or referee
Many tennis venues have
benefitted from utilising the skills
Throughout the modules, you will also gain a better understanding of other
and enthusiasm of players and
key areas such as use of the appropriate equipment, physical capabilities of
parents already involved in the
players of varying ages and health and safety on and off court.
game and this simple, informal
course is a great resource to
support that work.
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KNOW THE VARIATIONS

TUTOR NOTES OF THE GAME QUICK
TUTORQUESTION
NOTES
MODULE START
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INTRODUCTION
vary depending upon the skill level and Football, rugby, basketball,
experience of the group, so it is worth large court; this can lead to frustration and ultimately players losing ...............................................................
cricket etc.
planning ahead. interest and quitting due to the lack of success.
It is good to highlight that more
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TO TENNIS Ensure you draw upon your own experiences

and share this with the group. Relating the
content to the sorts of activities that they
will be involved with will also help to bring
In order to overcome the difficulty factor, several variations of the
game and modified equipment have been introduced, which encourage
beginners and less skilled players to enjoy the game. These include
and more sports are creating
modified options for younger
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people and for those adults just
the content to life. starting out in the game.
Cardio Tennis, touchtennis and Mini Tennis. ...............................................................
By the end of this module you will: Many sports have variations which are designed to help people
Tennis is obviously a sport, but there are many reasons start to play the game.
• Know the basics of tennis: strokes,
game formats and variations of the sport why people play the game of tennis; the four main ones
are competing, improving, socialising and getting fit.
• Understand how these variations of the game In the first section of this module, the aim is to get a MINI TENNIS
are used to introduce tennis to people of all ages better understanding of all the aspects of tennis, including
and abilities Mini Tennis is a great introduction to the sport for young children and
where you can play and how you can play, through to roles
adults who are new to the game. It’s just like the real thing, but with
• Learn about effective communication within the sport and what tennis means for you.
smaller courts, nets and rackets and lower-bouncing balls. There are
and organisation skills Traditionally, clubs have been where people play tennis. three levels of Mini Tennis: Red, Orange and Green, each with there
• Put your skills into practice on court – However, tennis courts can be found in a whole host of places own court size and type of ball.
in warm up activities and on court drills including parks, schools, leisure centres, community sites,
Mini Tennis Awards are a progressive series of tasks, ideal for children
hotels and even prisons. We now refer to any place with a
taking part in a Mini Tennis coaching programme. As players learn new
tennis court(s) as a tennis venue, as this is more representative
skills in their coaching sessions, they can start to have a go at the awards,
of the facilities across the country.
as a way of measuring and being recognised for their progress.
QUICK QUIZ Many sports have a mini version including: football, rugby and cricket
which help to develop young talent in appropriate learning environments.
Name six places that might be a tennis venue: Name four activities that a good place to play would offer: The low compression balls used in Mini Tennis are now being used by clubs
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and coaches across the UK to introduce adult beginners to the sport.
The slower and lower bouncing balls make it far easier to learn the game.
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Club, park, school, leisure centre, ............................................................................................................
Competition, social tennis, individual coaching,
community centre, multi sports hall. group coaching, Mini Tennis, Cardio Tennis. There is no need to go into lots of
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Anywhere with tennis or Mini Tennis markings - Get the students to think about all ages and abilities.
framework, but provide an overview
get the students to use their imagination.
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equipment used.
Name four types of court surface: ............................................................................................................. It may be an idea to have some of this
TUTOR NOTES: kit available to show the students.
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Grass, macadam, astroturf, shale, clay, acrylic. What would make you choose a tennis venue?
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No right or wrong answers here - encourage everyone
to feedback on their perceptions and wherever possible
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their experiences. MINI TENNIS FRAMEWORK
How many tennis venues are there in the UK? .............................................................................................................
Smaller rackets and slower, lower bouncing balls make it far easier to learn the game.
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2000 4500 8000 .............................................................................................................
Approximately 4,500.
Name the main tennis strokes: What careers would you associate with tennis?
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Forehand, backhand, serve, return of serve, Tennis coach, referee, umpire, club manager,
forehand volley, backhand volley, smash, drop shot, lob. line umpire, multi sports coach, competition organiser,
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coach tutor, facility project manager, sports manager. Mini Tennis Red Mini Tennis Orange Mini Tennis Green
You could go into spin too; slice, topspin, etc. Court size: 11m x 5.5m Court size: 18m x 6.5m Court size: Full singles court
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KNOW THE BASICS OF TENNIS HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

TUTOR NOTES
• Zsig net challenge – learners in groups set up Zsig nets and a Mini Tennis Red court Tennis can be a career for everyone and anyone who is passionate about the game;
becoming a Tennis Leader gives you the skills you need to support your teacher, Depending upon your own career
• Watch your coach/teacher set up a demonstration of Mini Tennis Red
coach or manager and is also the first step on the tennis career pathway. pathway, now would be a good time
• Now play some points of Mini Tennis Red with a partner to talk them through your tennis
journey or association with the game.
Pathway of opportunities:
QUICK QUIZ
LEVEL 1 COACHING
Give three ways that you won a point:
ASSISTANT (UKCC)
TUTOR NOTES: LEVEL 2 COACHING

1. .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT (UKCC)
Ball bounced twice, ball landed outside the court, opponent failed to return the ball, ball went into the net.
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Give three shots you played in the game: COACHING

DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICESHIP
TUTOR NOTES: OFFICER
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Forehand, backhand, serve, return of serve, forehand volley, backhand volley, smash, drop shot, lob.
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TENNIS
LEADER
If you are unable to play on a full size court, think about your previous experiences of
COMMITTEE COMPETITION
playing tennis on a full court with pressurised balls and then consider the following questions:
MEMBER ORGANISER
QUICK QUIZ
What was different when you moved to a different sized court?
TUTOR NOTES:
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These are pretty open questions, so once they have answered, encourage feedback and some open discussion. CLUB CHAIR
MANAGER UMPIRE
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REFEREE LINE UMPIRE
What was different about the various types of ball?
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on how you can use your skills in a practical manner: TUTOR NOTES
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• Volunteering at your tennis venue
Ask the students if there is a
Why is tennis easier with smaller courts and softer/shorter equipment? • Leading a practice session particular module they are keen
to do next.
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Also allow some questions and
• Helping at a competition
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as it may be a good opportunity for
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Before you think about what areas are of interest, let’s discuss the core you to promote your next module.
skills required by any good leader: organization and communication.
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COMMUNICATION CAR PARK GETTING WARMED UP

Practice TOP TIPS Now watch your coach or teacher demonstrate a warm TOP TIPS
up activity. Try out these warm-up activities:
• On the court set up a marker on one baseline which is the car park
• Assess any risks surrounding the Think about where you ask
• Put obstacles – cones, rackets, etc, all over the court net posts and the risk of walking your pupils to stand when you
• Leader A stands on the baseline at the opposite backwards and act accordingly
Volcanoes and valleys demonstrate an exercise:
end to the car park and is the leader • Stand confidently using • They need to see the activity
Put out a number of cones in a set area, some up the right way called Volcanoes,
• Leader B stands near the net of the same side facing the Leader good posture some upside down called Valleys. Organise players into two teams. Team 1 is the
• They need to be in a safe place
Volcano team and should turn all the cones to Volcanoes. Team 2 is the Valley team
• Leader A instructs Leader B to walk backwards • Use hands confidently, keeping
and turns all the cones to Valleys. Give them a set time. If the players are good you • They need to be able to
around the net and obstacles to the car park them in front of the body, use
can add a ball on or in each cone which they have to change as well. see you and hear you
affirmation (nodding, thumbs up)
• Note – several players can use the same area when the partner is doing well Things to remember:
Think about equipment:
• How many cones do you need?
To practice positive • Use a clear voice, an enthusiastic
• What is the space you will define to make the game safe?
• Get your equipment ready
tone, good use of words, smile
body language and signals • What will you do if you have an odd number of players?
before you do the activity
• Leader A can only use signals to direct the player • How long will you do it for and how will you end it? • Use the equipment in a safe way,
avoiding potential slips and trips
• Change roles
On the spot • Clear up the equipment at the end
To practice clear verbal communication
Organise players into a line and stand facing them. Ask them to move their feet
• Leader A cannot use signals, only verbal communication Car park quickly running on the spot. You then call out a series of instructions, e.g.:
• Change roles • Turn - turn a quarter turn, keep feet moving quickly. TUTOR NOTES
You also point the direction of the turn.
• Back - they turn back to facing forward as above. It is not essential that you do all
the exercises featured on the left,
TUTOR NOTES • Jump and turn - they jump to turn, feet carry on moving.
however, less experienced people
• Jump and back - jump to turn to original position as above.
will value the opportunity to practice
• Jump - they jump on the spot, feet continue on landing. these tasks.
The exercise is pretty self-explanatory.
Encourage students to feedback on Leader B Things to remember: Always emphasise the 'Top Tips'
their performance in the 'My Notes' and ensure they get into good
• Where will you stand and where will the players stand?
section below. habits, regardless of the activity
• Will you lead with just words or with action and words?
they are leading.
• How will you help the players do it really well?
Leader A Shadow shots

Organise players into a space. Each player has a racket. Leader says "Go"
and players run around in area. Leader says "Stop" and a shot name
(forehand/backhand/serve/volley) and players shadow the shot named.
MY NOTES Things to remember:

• How big will the space be and how is it defined?
• How will you make sure the activity is safe?
What worked well?
• Will you lead with just words or with words and actions?
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There and back
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Arrange cones into two lines side by side 1m apart. Line 1 has cones 1m
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apart and line 2 has cones 0.5m apart. Players run zig-zag on line 1 and
return by running over cones on line 2.
What was important?
Things to remember:
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• Where will players start and wait for their turn?
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• How will you help the players to do quality movement?
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COMMUNICATION AND Practice three:

ORGANISATION: PUTTING TOP TIPS • Leader rallies with a player half court
THE SKILLS INTO PRACTICE • Two players rally half court
Stand behind the players and watch • One counter Counter

Hitter Hitter
Your coach will ask you to: the coach or teacher demonstrate. • Rotate players, leaders stay
• Watch the demonstration of a drill When it is your turn: in the same place
• Organise the drill with four players • Organise the players into their
places so they are all involved
• Check they know what to do
• Check safety
• Rotate players or teams giving
Leader rallies
them equal turns a certain number with players
Shadowing of hits or a certain time
player safely Hitter
behind hitter ABCs activity • Feed or join in depending upon
station for one
player
what is most relevant Hitter TUTOR NOTES
Encourage students to feedback on
TUTOR NOTES their performance in the 'My Notes'

section here.
After you have demonstrated the

first exercise, let them have a go and
Leader continue to work through the next
feeding balls three practices.
MY NOTES
Practice one: Ball kid
• One hitter doing What worked well?

forehands and backhands
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• One shadower
• One ball kid ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
• One player on the activity station ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

• Rotate individually, leader feeds
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What was important?

Hitters
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Leader
feeding balls
Practice two: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
• Two hitters doing
forehands and backhands How can I improve?
• Two ball kids

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• Rotate pairs
On completing this module,
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students need to complete one or
more additional modules to become
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Ball kids a Tennis Leader. Now is another good
opportunity to promote your next
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course date.
TENNIS LEADERS ADDITIONAL MODULES TENNIS LEADERS VOLUNTEERING AT YOUR TENNIS VENUE
The keys factors that determine ‘why’ a place is Place People

TUTOR NOTES successful usually fall into the following categories: Financial independence Motivated workforce
MODULE START Place, people, programme and promotion. Progressive action plan Satisfied members
This module is useful for those
Facilities sinking fund Committed coaches
people interested in volunteering Long term plans Valued volunteers
within an 'off court' capacity.
How do these four elements Proactive, not reactive Team approach
VOLUNTEERING As well as covering the key

ingredients of a successful tennis
relate to a tennis venue?
Place Well maintained facility,
/ shared goals
AT YOUR TENNIS venue, it also acts as a useful

introduction to a typical tennis
infrastructure. People
financial independence
Committed coaches, volunteers
A SUCCESSFUL
TENNIS VENUE
VENUE It may be useful to refer to the tennis
venue you work in or play at when
working through this module, as the
and staff, motivated workforce
Programme Inclusive and accessible activities,
coaching and competition Promotion Programme
real life example puts the theory Clear vision Available for everyone
Promotion Clear purpose, sound vision,
By the end of this module you will: into context.
Agreed purpose Meets needs of all users
well publicised
• Learn about what makes a successful tennis venue Input from committee Evaluated and evolving
and members Financially able to last
• Understand the role of the committee and/or management team
Clear management system
• Understand the different ways of promoting a facility and programme Reviewed often
• Consider your own skills and how they can be utilised effectively
WHAT MAKES A NOW THINK ABOUT WHERE YOU PLAY TENNIS

SUCCESSFUL TENNIS VENUE? AND ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
In the box below, write down the name of your
Place - well maintained facilities?
favourite shop, along with the reasons for your choice:
What is good? What could be improved?

What is the name of my favourite shop? TUTOR NOTES:
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These are pretty open questions, so once they have answered, encourage feedback and some open discussion.
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E.g. Starbucks.
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The reasons that make it my favourite? .............................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................
TUTOR NOTES:
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Fast service, cool music and comfortable seats, quality and Programme - quality offer of activities?
consistent product, reward cards and special offers. TUTOR NOTES
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No need to go into detail about
Clubmark, but worth mentioning the
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accreditation, as it maybe something .............................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................
that the students could support with
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further down the line.
Promotion - well publicised?

In order to support tennis venues with delivering these key elements, Tennis Clubmark
was produced in 2007. This Sport England accreditation provides tennis venues with the .............................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................
practical tools and resources required to support coaches, volunteers and managers run an
efficient and effective operation. Benefits of working through this process include ongoing .............................................................................................................. ..............................................................................................................
programme development, increased membership, increased participation, staff development,
raised profile and access to more funding opportunities.
UNDERSTANDING THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EFFECTIVE PROMOTION TUTOR NOTES OF THE WORKFORCE TUTOR NOTES
Getting your resource right can make all the difference when promoting your club, The more creative the better for Every tennis venue has a management structure, some are volunteer led, There is a lot of information to absorb here,
class or event. Below are a few instructions to help you create effective posters. this exercise, so encourage students and others are paid management positions. Regardless of the format, so again, it may be worth talking through a
to come up with catchy strap lines couple of examples of people who carry out
there are normally key roles within any well managed venue, each of
If you'd like to produce and print your own posters, vouchers or and offers. these roles; it would be even better if it was
which has a clear set of responsibilities.
programmes visit: allplaytennis.com and get creating. people associated with the place to play
If you have an open day, a new where the students are based.
Have a look at the key roles and responsibilities that are normally
course about to start or a disability
Choosing the right resource taster session, why not use this
found within most tennis venues below:
Make sure you chose the right template for your chosen activity to support the marketing
promotion or message so it's right for your members. and promotion?
Chairperson • Well informed about the activities of the tennis venue, along with the financial position
Do you want a general poster that helps get to new Asking the students to create
or manager • Able to keep the meeting to the agenda and make sure that all issues are covered
players or one that promotes parents' and kids' sessions? something that may get used may
motivate them to come up with • Unbiased and impartial
something amazing!
Your details Secretary • Is the first point of contact for all enquiries
Keep your details short and sweet. Passers by should be • Organises and attends all management committee meetings
able to 'get in' a quick glimpse. If they're interested in • Ensures that all delegated tasks are actioned
what you have to offer, they will read on for more detail.
Treasurer • Keeps up to date records of all the financial transactions
Join allplay t • Reports regularly to the management committee on the financial status
Headline
Here’s were you catch people’s attention.
oday! • Prepares year end statements of accounts to be presented to the auditor
In big, bold lettering you write something like Coach • Sets up and delivers a quality, comprehensive tennis programme that caters for all ages and abilities
'2 for 1 Membership'! or '10% off your first • Works with the committee and other key personnel to meet shared aims and goals
ten sessions!' Whatever you think will invite
allplay • Has excellent communication and organisational skills
is here to
passers-by to take a closer look. help you play
tennis Communications • Raises the profile of the tennis venue locally (in the community) and in the county
co-ordinator • Ensures the website and information on the website is kept up to date
• Regularly attends and has a good understanding of all aspects of the programme and activities
Details - what services Competition • Works with the fixtures secretary and committee to schedule the club competition calendar
are you offering? ll help you
co-ordinator • Develops competition opportunities for all at the club
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Different groups want different things find peop
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from tennis. Some play to keep fit, others a co ac h to get you committee or management team
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play for a bit of fun and for some, it’ll be a thing s an
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Volunteer • Confident and effective communicator
brand new experience. What will you offer?
Cardio sessions, family court time, What are you waiting for? Get in contact today co-ordinator • Recruits, recognises, rewards and retains volunteers
or beginner's classes? • Ensures that each volunteer understands their job and their role within the organisation
10% off your first ten sessions!
Who's it for? Fancy playing tennis again or don’t know where to start? Junior team • Ensures the club is represented appropriately in available team competitions at a junior and adult level
1 on 1 sessions for all ages and levels.
manager • Is a point of contact for all junior team activity at the club
From the under 16s to over 50s, there are Call John Smith on 01234 567890 and quote ‘allplay 1 on 1’
Dan Maskell Tennis Centre, Loughborough • Works with the club coach to select parent captains for each age group
plenty of people out there waiting to get Sessions available Monday (am), Tues (pm) and Friday (eve)
involved. Target one group at a time with a

Social • Is sociable!
promotion that suits them and the area of
co-ordinator • Motivated with an ability to motivate other key volunteers
your business you want to improve. helping more people play tennis • Brings all members together to develop and enhance relationships
allplay supporter www.allplaytennis.com
Welfare officer • Promotes safety and well-being of all tennis people at risk
• The main point of contact for any concerns or issues that arise
Session times Your club logo • Has undertaken relevant LTA training and understands confidentiality and how to respond sensitively
to children, young people and adults at risk
The date and time your session or At allplaytennis.com you’re able to insert
event will be taking place. your own tennis venue's logo as well.
There are a number of other roles found within commercial venues, local authority sites
Contact details and school sites, such as rackets manager, multi-skills coach and teacher respectively.
Your name, phone number and the venue Now try and create your own promotional
address and website is all that’s needed. poster for one of the following activities:
Something your audience can quickly jot
• Family open day at your club • New adult beginner course
down without a moments hesitation.
• Mini Tennis Red competition • After school club
Each role has a clear purpose, some are specialist positions that require
some professional knowledge, like the treasurer role, whereas others require a
more subtle skill set, like the welfare officer. All positions are equally important
and having a mix of people, with different backgrounds and experience
CASE STUDY
ensures the committee is well represented and balanced.
Consider your own skills – what words would you use to describe yourself “I have always enjoyed sport and been a member
and what role would you envisage taking on if you were to volunteer on a of a tennis club, so taking the Tennis Leader course
committee or management team? seemed an obvious way to progress my learning and
develop my skills. I really enjoy working with children
and as a result of the course have learnt how to
MY NOTES manage groups, particularly being friendly but firm!”
What key skills do I have? i.e. enthusiastic, good at IT, writing skills, organisation, etc. Alice Chase
Leads on player practice sessions at her local tennis club
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How could I use these skills where I play tennis? i.e. write the newsletter, court helper at an event, etc.
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These are pretty open questions, so
once they have answered, encourage
feedback and some open discussion.
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It is definitely a good opportunity to
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find out more about career aspirations
and where they see themselves
supporting tennis activities.
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TENNIS LEADERS ADDITIONAL MODULES TENNIS LEADERS LEADING A PRACTICE SESSION
DIFFERENT TYPES OF FEEDING

TUTOR NOTES
MODULE START There are three main types of feeding; hand feeding, racket feeding and rally feeding. TOP TIPS
Different types of feeding allow a player to work on specific parts of their game at a level
This module is useful for those people
that best suits their ability. Players that are new to the game often require hand feeding to
interested in supporting players with • Hit consistently with
begin with, as they have less developed reception skills; the more you practice the better
practice sessions. a medium pace
LEADING It covers the key elements of a

good practice session as well as
you will become at deciding which type of feeding best suits the activity.
You will also begin to understand how to develop from one feeding type to another, • Try a chopper grip which is
sometimes better for feeding
A PRACTICE work through the stages of the game as the players skill level improves.
and setting up activities to practice • Control the racket face
those stages. Try these feeding practices below:
SESSION It may be useful to refer to some
existing Tennis Leaders who already
lead on practice sessions, as it will
Practice
Hand feed
What to do
Stand a few steps behind the net on the opposite
Scoring
• Score yourself
• Avoid spinning the ball
• Remember, feeding is not the
same as when you hit the ball
help them understand what side to your player. Underarm throw feed ten out of ten in matches
By the end of this module you will: is involved. balls to the forehand and then the backhand.
The player should have to move two steps to
• A point every time
it is in the hoop
• Know the attributes and responsibilities of a practice hitter the side to hit the ball. Use targets to help with
• Understand the structure of a practice hitting session

placement of the feed. TUTOR NOTES
Racket feed Stand between the service line and the net on • Ten feeds
• Learn about the different types of feeding the opposite side to your player. Use the racket • Score yourself You may have a group of mixed
to feed to the forehand and then the backhand. out of ten
• Understand the five game situations of singles abilities; so it may be good to ask the
The player should have to move two steps to the
• A point every time more able players to demonstrate the
side to return the ball. Use targets to help with
• Leading a practice hitting session it is in the hoop more skilful feeding options.
placement of the feed.
As a Tennis Leader, you will not be acting as a ‘coach’ on court, more so as a ‘practice Rally Stand on the opposite baseline to your player. • Three attempts
partner’ to support a player who has regular coaching. You will be helping that player feed to Feed to either the forehand or the backhand. • Your highest
ground- Feed the ball to behind the service line on the number in a row
practice specific shots or game situations using simple drills and exercises. There are several
strokes appropriate side and count continuous shots is your score
things to consider before, during and after the session to ensure you provide a quality service: in a rally. If your player misses the ball or you
• Max ten
miss the target area stop counting.
Before • Book a court if you need to Serve feed Serve 10 serves, alternating from left and • Ten serves
right to land in the appropriate service box. • Score one for every
• Plan the session with the player's coach Advanced version: Serve ten serves. The first five serve in the box
from the right must go alternately into wide and • Max ten
• Write all the drills/practices down on a piece of paper middle halves of the box.
• Arrive in plenty of time to sort out the equipment Rally From the baseline, feed the player the following • Max ten
combo 2 combination of shots in a continuous rally and
During • Make sure you know the order of the practices/drills using the whole court:
1. Forehand groundstroke
• Ensure that you explain and demonstrate the drills so the player knows exactly what’s happening
2. Backhand groundstroke
• Make sure the court area is safe at all times 3. Approach shot
4. Volley
After • Summarise the session - what went well, etc As in challenge five, continue scoring if player
misses the ball.
• Arrange the next session with the player and their coach - arrange the time, book a court if necessary
• Tidy up the equipment and put it away
WHAT ARE THE FIVE GAME THE FIVE GAME
During the session you will need to adapt the exercises and practice to best suit the players'
SITUATIONS OF TENNIS? SITUATIONS OF
ability and level of development. In order to do this well, you will need to know about the
Tactics lie at the very heart of the game of tennis and they should be key in the training
TENNIS ARE:
different types of feeding, along with the different tactical situations of the game. of players at all skill levels. Tactics can be linked to virtually every other component
of the game, technical, physical and mental. For players of all ages and abilities, an • When serving
understanding of the spectrum of tactical possibilities, coupled with success in using
them, will help increase their interest and enjoyment of the game. • When returning
Play a few singles points against your partner and try to figure out which phase of play • When both players are back
you were in when the point was won. All of these situations relate to players of all ages
• When attacking the net
and abilities, including Red, Orange and Green Mini Tennis players. The courts vary in
size depending upon the age of the player, but the court structure is the same, • When defending against a
just scaled down, therefore tactics remain the same. player attacking the net
TENNIS LEADERS ADDITIONAL MODULES TENNIS LEADERS LEADING A PRACTICE SESSION
DRILLS PRACTICE
SUMMARY
Your coach will now ask you to practice some sessions within each of the
five game based situations below. Each session has three to four progressions. Look at the work involved in leading a practice session, answer the following questions:
What are the key skills?

When serving:
Aim of session Consistency of serve Off court skills: On court skills:
TUTOR NOTES:
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Activities • Start every rally with a serve, even in the service boxes, throughout the session Again, lots of open questions, so worth asking for feedback and having some discussions within the group?
• Serve ten serves (score out of ten) from each side, repeat drill aiming to beat previous score ............................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................
As you have a captive audience, it is also a good opportunity to provide the group with details of
• Points but player gets only one serve (no second serve) players that would be interested in practice sessions.
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• Play games where player automatically loses game if double faults
What areas do I need to work on and why?

When returning:
Off court skills: On court skills:
Aim of session Return the serve deep and cross court
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Activities • Position a target area near the baseline for the returner to aim for
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• Points - point can only begin if return is beyond the service line
• Points - player automatically loses point if the return does not go cross court ............................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................................
How can I work on these areas for improvement?

When both players are back: TUTOR NOTES
Aim of session Consistency
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It is good to ask students to consider
Activities • Set target number of shots – rally to that number cross court – repeat for down the line what they would find useful from a
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practice session, as it may prompt
• Rally to ten shots and then play out the point
them to think a bit more.
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• Conditioned points – point only becomes live (counts towards the score) after three/four/five shots
When attacking the net:

Aim of session Playing the volley into the open space
CASE STUDY
Activities • Feed balls for the player to hit volleys to deep and angled targets
• Feed sequence of groundstroke, approach shot, and volley for player to hit to targets
‘‘I am a keen tennis player and represent the ladies first
• Conditioned points – if player wins point with a volley = three points
team at my own club in Dorset. I am looking to be a tennis
coach, so currently in the process of taking my Level 1 and
When defending against an opponent at the net: Level 2 Coaching Assistant (UKCC) Courses.
Aim of session Consistency Tennis Leaders was the first step for me and completing
all four modules gave me a good understanding of the
Activities • Feeds from the net for player to hit balls different ways in which I could support my coach and
to each side and over the head of the leader teacher. Interacting with the children and understanding
• Feeds sequence for baseliner to hit back
to leader and then pass or lob
TUTOR NOTES how to motivate and praise them were also key skills
that I picked up.”
• Conditioned points – if player wins point
with a pass or a lob = three points There is lots of practical application
during this session, which is great, Emma Lewns
but be sure to encourage some Assistant Coach, East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club
self-reflection so that students get
an understanding of their strengths
and weaknesses.
TENNIS LEADERS ADDITIONAL MODULES TENNIS LEADERS HELPING AT YOUR SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES WITH LARGE GROUPS

TUTOR NOTES
MODULE START Grouping children into zones is a great way to organise a large group within TOP TIPS
This module is useful for those people a small space. Setting up an activity in each zone, either ABCs, skills, tricks
interested in helping out within or drills, then rotating the groups from zone to zone not only utilises the Here is what to consider
school sessions; fun clubs, informal space available but ensures that everyone is kept active and engaged at all when organising circuits:
HELPING AT competitions or coaching sessions.
It covers the key essentials of

times. Working with a group in a sports hall would be a good situation for
using zoning or circuits. • Keep the activity simple
and quick to demonstrate
YOUR SCHOOL managing large, mixed ability groups

in limited spaces.
It may be useful to refer to some

Watch your teacher set up the sports hall, establish different work stations
(i.e. four-eight stations), assign a different activity to each station, and then
assign a group to each station. Each group stays at its station for an allotted
• Keep the activity at each station
within the same family of skills
existing Tennis Leaders who already time before being instructed to move to the next station. • Keep the set-up of stations
help out, perhaps even within other simple and obvious
By the end of this module you will: sports, to help paint a picture of the
sort of activity they could become • Use equipment such as cones,
• Learn how to organise tennis activity with large groups in small spaces. involved in. 1 2 wall, ropes, hoops, targets,
3 4
etc, to help make the activity
• Discuss ideas for different activities in schools.
1 self-explanatory
• Learn how to organise informal competition. 2 3 4
8 • Explain clearly the station
7
6 boundaries and rotation system
Tennis is fun, great for fitness and for developing hand eye co-ordination. 5
It can be played by all ages and abilities - boys and girls can play together, 8 • Enforce definitive starts and ends
so it’s ideal for mixed classes. 7 - think about using a whistle!
6
5
Schools give most children their first experience of sport and their early
experience can often decide whether they stay in the game. You don’t need TUTOR NOTES
tennis courts to play – it can be played in school halls, playgrounds or sports
TUTOR NOTES
halls and a range of adapted equipment and modified or alternative versions The activity cards from Level 1 and Level 2 Coaching Assistant
of the game are available. This can be in any sport or activity (UKCC) resource packs are excellent for this exercise. Hand out the
- encourage students to think about A5 cards and let people try setting up different exercises.
Leading sessions in schools will often involve working with a large
their own experiences of organising
group of children in a small space, so organisation is very important. If you do not have a set of these cards, you are able to download
and being organised.
them from the LTA website, within the Schools Tennis section.
IDENTIFY IDENTIFY
If students go on to do a Level 1 or Level 2 Coaching Assistant TALENT TALENT
FOR THE FOR THE
QUICK QUIZ (UKCC) course, they will also be familiar with the resource cards
from this course, which should build on their confidence. FUTURE FUTURE
What different ways can you think of organising the class into smaller groups?
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Now try and run an activity with your group - your teacher will
provide you with some activity cards.
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... When leading sessions in schools, you will often work with mixed
ability groups. It is important that sessions are achievable for all, LEVEL 1 COACHING ASSISTANT
JANUARY 2012
LEVEL 2 COACHING ASSISTANT
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AS THE PLAYERS IN YOUR GROUP MAY VARY IN ABILITY –
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... HOW COULD YOU MAKE THE ACTIVITY EASIER OR HARDER?
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Make it easier: Make it harder:
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Now swap activity card with the person to your left and try again. This time make the activity
easier first, then complete the standard activity and then progress to make it slightly harder.
TENNIS LEADERS ADDITIONAL MODULES TENNIS LEADERS HELPING AT YOUR SCHOOL
ORGANISING INFORMAL OTHER FOLLOW-ON ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL

COMPETITION TOP TIPS The offer of sport in schools varies dramatically, depending upon year group, the experience of the
teachers involved in delivering and the level of engagement from local clubs and organisations.
Competition can come in many different forms: individual,
personal best, cooperative or team competition. Watch your When you have a group with an odd
coach/teacher introduce an element of competition. number ensure the 'odd one out' is
Curriculum activity Can you add a brief line to describe each one?
given an activity until it is their turn: TUTOR NOTES
• Collecting After school club
Encourage students to be creative
• Buddy coaching
....................................................................................................................................................................................................
with their answers, as you may pick
• Measuring performance up some good ideas.
School club link
• Keeping score It is also a chance to see what
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existing knowledge they have,
If you are working in a skill or especially if they have been part of a
specific area you should have the club, link or competition themselves.
Tennis assemblies
players focusing on that skill all
....................................................................................................................................................................................................
at the same end of the court -
this will mean:
Schools competition
Below are some ways of organising and rotating • Your feedback is more effective
....................................................................................................................................................................................................
players on court - can you come up with any more? as you will not have to cover both
ends of the court
• Consider the use of scoring to aid rotations - What does your school offer?
swap after x number of points/shots/etc • It is also safer as all the balls are
being hit in the same direction
• To avoid playing the same person each time, if there is an even
number of players at each end, ask one end to stay on for two points .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
and the other end swaps after every point
Now take turns to run some informal competition with your group - TUTOR NOTES How could you get involved?
your teacher will provide you with some activity cards

TUTOR NOTES:
Team Cones - an activity from the This is a good opportunity to ask for support in an upcoming event or session.
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Level 1 Coaching Assistant (UKCC)
Resource works really well here.
MY NOTES Next steps to make happen...
TUTOR NOTES: As a Coach or a Teacher, it is worth discussing the link(s) already in place, talking through the way it works
What are the key skills required when assisting with large groups? and who is involved, as it provides a point of contact for the students, should they wish to get involved moving forwards.
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TUTOR NOTES:
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Good communication, voice projection, keeping track of time, ensure that everyone is moving and has a purpose/role,
consistent and efficient rotations. The organisation of safe activities and appropriate spacing is also essential.
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........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ CASE STUDY

OFF COURT SKILLS AND ON COURT SKILLS ‘‘I play tennis at school and had lessons when I was
younger. I wanted to take the Tennis Leaders course to gain
a qualification as well as improve my knowledge and skills.
What areas do I need to work on and why?
The course taught me about making activities fun and
TUTOR NOTES:
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ engaging for younger children; it was also great fun using
Again, lots of open questions, so worth asking for feedback and having some discussions within the group. my skills to help run a schools festival day for our local
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ school sports partnership.
Perhaps give some examples of a good Tennis Leader working in a school environment,
highlighting what skills make them effective in their role. Get the students to use their imagination.
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ After completing Leaders I have gone on to take my Level 1
Coaching Assistant (UKCC), allowing me to work as a Coaching
How can I go about working on these areas of improvement?
Assistant. I have also completed my Competition Organiser
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Workshop, which has given me the skills to run fun Mini
Tennis competitions.”
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Laura Palmer
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Leads on tennis activities in school,
Parkstone Grammar School
TENNIS LEADERS ADDITIONAL MODULES TENNIS LEADERS HELPING AT A COMPETITION
THE BASICS
MODULE START OF SCORING
Would the local paper be interested? 24 1 What type of competition do I want to run?
QUICK QUESTION
HELPING AT A Imagine you are about to play a
COMPETITION Submit the results 23 2 Decide how many people can take part
game with your friend - spin your
racket or toss a coin and decide
how the match with start.
What are the options after
By the end of this module you will: the toss?
Thank everybody 22 3 Book the facility
• Consider the key actions before, during and after competition TUTOR NOTES:
...............................................................
The answers are below -
• Learn how to be a scorer for a Mini Tennis match
however, as a bit of an ice
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• Learn how to organise a Round Robin group breaker, it is worth getting
Presentation Keep track of the costs them to spin and take it in turns
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• Understand how you can support your 21 4
competition organiser or referee to go through all the options.
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This module covers the basics: scoring and organization.
If you can get these core elements correct, you will ...............................................................
be a great help to any qualified referee or experienced Finished - who's the winner? 20 5 Get people interested
competition organiser. Additional training is available ...............................................................
if you want to progress your officiating career,
which we will discuss later. ...............................................................
Tennis is a game and therefore has its own rules and Is everything running smoothly? 19 6 Send out the entry forms ...............................................................
scoring system. People play tennis for a number of
reasons: to improve, get fit, socialise and more often than ...............................................................
not, compete! Competition needn’t be serious or high level,
but should always be enjoyable for those taking part. ...............................................................
Most well run competitions ensure that time and effort is Matches start 18 7 Recruit a team to help
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put into the before and after as well as the during part of the
event. Have a look at the diagram to the right, which outlines
all three stages and tasks related to each one.
Welcome players and parents 17 8 I've got my players, what do I do next?
CHOICE OF ENDS
AND SERVICE
Make sure all the players are here 16 9 Decide on the scoring
TUTOR NOTES method and create the draw The choice of ends and the choice to
be server or receiver in the first game is
decided by toss before the warm-up
This module is ideal for those
starts. The player/team who wins the
interested in supporting an organiser
or coach with low level competition. Brief helpers 15 10 Create the order of play toss may choose:
• To be server or receiver in the first
KEY It covers the basics of scoring,
specifically tie breaks and also runs game of the match, in which case the
through the areas to consider when opponent(s) shall choose the end of the
planning or assisting at an event. court for the first game of the match; or
Before Set up the courts and the welcome desk 14 11 Organise equipment for the competition
It may be useful to give examples • The end of the court for the first game of
of people who already help out with the match, in which case the opponent(s)
During competitions at your tennis venue, shall choose to be server or receiver for
running through their role and what the first game of the match; or
is involved. Stick up the notices and draw sheets 13 12 Do I have everything I need for my competition?
After • To require the opponent(s) to
make one of the above choices.
WINNING A POINT SCORING A TIE-BREAK

TUTOR NOTES
In cooperative play, players learn rules such as in and out, one bounce/two bounces/etc. How to use a tie-break score sheet:
• When the ball goes in the net it means the rally or point ends Regardless of their background and
experience, students should have
• Missing the ball means the rally or point ends a reasonable understanding of the Name R L R L R L
basic rules and scoring system.
• If the ball bounces twice the rally or point ends (except for wheelchair players) Sally Server 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5
That said, it may be worth throwing
• Missing two serves is a double fault
out a few questions to test the water,
• When the ball goes out the point ends for example: Name L R L R L R
• If the ball hits the net on a serve,
Robbie Receiver 0 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7
In competitive play they understand that they win a point if an
opponent breaks a rule. As they progress they can learn other rules. what happens next?
• Serving rules: • If the ball hits the net on a return,

what happens next?
• Bounce and hit not allowed Name R L R L R L
• What happens at 40 - 40 and
• Do the action but miss the ball is a service fault what is it called?
• Players get two serving chances - first and second Anything score related will help
set the scene and create some Name L R L R L R
• Two service faults = double fault and loss of the point open discussion.
• Both feet must stay behind the lines or it's a foot fault
• In returning the serve the ball must bounce
• Touching the net with the racket is not allowed Name R L R L R L
• When a volley is hit at the back of the court, even if the ball is going out, play continues
• If the ball hits the net and goes in:
Name L R L R L R
...on a serve, it's a 'let' and the server serves that serve again
...in a rally, play on
• If a ball hits a player, the opponent wins the point
• Play the point again if a ball or another player gets in the way, Name R L R L R L
or if players are unsure of a ball being in or out (a 'let')
SCORING SETS Name L R L R L R

TUTOR NOTES
There are different methods of scoring in a set. The two main methods are
the 'Tie-break Set' and 'Short Set'. Either may be used provided that the one
Scoring games and sets is relatively
to be used is announced in advance of the event. simple, so no need to spend much
'Tie-break Set' time on this. It is therefore worth Name R L R L R L
The first player/team to win six games wins that 'Set', provided there is emphasising that more time will be
spent on scoring a tie break as not
a margin of two games over the opponent(s). If the score reaches six games
only is it tricky, but it is used a lot in
all, a tie-break game shall be played.
Mini Tennis matches, something they Name L R L R L R
Tie-breaks are usually won when one player gets to seven (two clear points) but are more likely to get involved in
sometimes can be first to ten in Mini Tennis and when playing championship as a Tennis Leader.
tie-breaks. The player/team whose turn it was to serve first in the tie-break
game shall be the receiver in the first game of the following set.
'Short Sets'
The first player/team who wins four games wins that set, provided there is a
TUTOR NOTES
margin of two games over the opponent(s). If the score reaches four games all,
a tie-break game shall be played. It is worth working through the example, ideally on court, but this could be done on a table using a salt and
pepper pot - as long as they understand the correct side of the court and the scoring system, anything goes!
Your coach will now play and talk through how to score a tie-break.
Now they understand the theory, let the students have a go at playing and scoring their own tie-breaks.
UNDERSTANDING THINGS TO CONSIDER

GROUP COMPETITION TUTOR NOTES ABOUT GROUP COMPETITION
The most common group competition format is known as ‘Round Robin’ or ‘Box League’ The next two pages contain lots of When you plan your competition, it is important to consider the following
and is easy to use and very popular. Follow the guidelines and complete the box below information, so allow plenty of time variables, as it determines the success and smooth running of your event.
for a good read through and then
for your own group competition. You can use the box for a group of three, four or five.
perhaps allow for some questions on • How much time do you have allocated?
This is how it works: areas where people are unsure.
• How many courts do you have available?
• Set the group up
• How many players will be playing?
• Put players names into A, B, C and D
• What format will you be using?
• Follow the order of play
The table below provides guidance on time scales of matches; this is only a guide,
Sample completion of a box: but it should help you calculate the feasibility of events, including the number of
courts required and the number of players allowed to play.
Points Points
Group A B C D Wins Position
for against
Scoring method of age group Approximately length per match
A 10 5 3
1 18 25 4 8 and under/red ball 10 minutes
Ahmed W L L
Match tie break to ten (one or two points clear)
B 5 6 10 9 and under/orange ball 20-25 minutes
1 21 24 2
Brad L L W One short set
C 10 10 10 9 and under/orange ball 20-25 minutes

3 30 15 1
Clara W W W Best of three tie breaks
D 10 4 4 10 and under/green ball 30 minutes

1 18 23 3 One short set
Daniella W L L
10 and under/green ball and 11+/yellow ball 60 minutes
Two short sets plus match tie break
10 and under/green ball and 11+/yellow ball 80 minutes

Two tie break sets plus match tie break
(recommended format all junior doubles matches)
11+/yellow ball 75-90 minutes

Best of three tie break sets
TUTOR NOTES
It is good to emphasise that these are only guidelines. It is also unlikely that they will be asked to set up a
competition as a Tennis Leader, especially if they have little or no experience in this area.
The next part of the session will give them to opportunity to practice. Confidence comes with practice, so it is
something that they can try with a group of friends in the first instance. Shadowing a competition organiser or
referee will also provide an opportunity to be involved but from the sidelines.
RUN A GROUP COMPETITION

TUTOR NOTES
• Put the players names in the boxes • Make sure everyone is involved TOP TIPS
• Play first to three points • Compete the group and fill in all the scores Getting the players involved in
• Decide a winner
the activity is the best way to
demonstrate the exercise. Ensure
MAKING A GREAT PRESENTATION
everyone completes their score sheet It is important to welcome all players and parents It is important to conclude your event with
below, as it will help them gain an to your event and set the scene for the day. Here are a presentation. Here are some suggestions for
understanding of the format and some suggestions for your welcome presentation: your presentation at the end of the competition:
what goes where.
• Welcome players and parents to the • Say you hope everyone has had a good day
competition or tournament
• Remember some thank yous: the helpers,
• Introduce yourself and your team of helpers the parents, the players (but don’t make it
an Oscar’s acceptance speech!)
• Make sure players and parents know the
scoring format and the timetable for the day • Hand out prizes to the runners-up and
winners plus certificates to all competitors
• Check all the players have signed in
• Let them know when the next competition
• Run through some of the logistics: where the
or tournament is taking place and how
toilets are, what to do in an emergency
they can enter
The final standings of each group • Remind players to raise their rackets if there
should be determined by the following priority: is a problem, return the balls and tell you the
score at the end of their match
a. Number of wins
• When playing your matches, please remember the
TUTOR NOTES
b. If two players are tied, the head to head result ‘Fair Play’ values of enjoyment and respect so that
c. If more than two players are tied, the highest percentage of points won to points played you all have a good competition experience - see more Split up your leaders into groups
about Fair Play at: www.lta.org.uk/fairplay and get them to practice a welcome
Now try and run a competition for your group - the coach/teacher will put you into groups. speech and presentation.
• It’s about everybody having fun!
Points Points
Group A B C D E F G H Wins Position
for against
B
TUTOR NOTES CASE STUDY
C It is worth asking the groups to “Both my children are heavily involved in
ensure they have the same numbers
in the same boxes, almost a little
tennis and I have always been an active player.
D
cross check amongst themselves. I wanted to put something back and found out
It is also a good time to take any
that I could help by understanding the Mini
E
questions about the format the Tennis scoring system, as the coach always
F
scoring process. needed scorers to help the children in their
match play session. I now volunteer every
G Saturday for an hour, scoring Mini Red
and Mini Orange matches at my local club -
H it is great fun!”
Yvonne Latter
Order of play based on number of players in a group: Assists the coach as a competition scorer,
8 D-E, C-F, B-G, A-H, A-B, D-F, C-G, E-H, A-C, E-F, D-G, B-H, B-C, A-D, E-G, F-H, B-D, A-E, F-G, C-H, C-D, B-E, A-F, G-H, C-E, B-F, A-G, D-H Letchworth Sports and Tennis Club
7 D-E, A-G, B-F, C-E, A-D, B-C, E-G, F-A, D-B, C-G, E-F, A-B, D-G, C-F, E-A, B-G, D-F, A-C, B-E, F-G, C-D
6 A-F, B-E, C-D, B-F, A-C, D-E, C-F, B-D, A-E, D-F, C-E, A-B, E-F, A-D, B-C
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GETTING

Additional Modules (2 hours each)

KNOW THE VARIATIONS

TO TENNIS Ensure you draw upon your own experiences

TUTOR NOTES: TUTOR NOTES:

TUTOR NOTES: TUTOR NOTES:

KNOW THE BASICS OF TENNIS HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED?

TUTOR NOTES: LEVEL 2 COACHING

Give three shots you played in the game: COACHING

........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ The four additional modules go into more detail

COMMUNICATION CAR PARK GETTING WARMED UP

Leader A Shadow shots

MY NOTES Things to remember:

........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ • How will the players take turns?

COMMUNICATION AND Practice three:

THE SKILLS INTO PRACTICE • Two players rally half court

Stand behind the players and watch • One counter Counter

TUTOR NOTES their performance in the 'My Notes'

After you have demonstrated the

• One hitter doing What worked well?

• One player on the activity station ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

What was important?

• Two ball kids

The keys factors that determine ‘why’ a place is Place People

VOLUNTEERING As well as covering the key

AT YOUR TENNIS venue, it also acts as a useful

WHAT MAKES A NOW THINK ABOUT WHERE YOU PLAY TENNIS

What is good? What could be improved?

What is good? What could be improved?

UNDERSTANDING THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

involved. Target one group at a time with a

DIFFERENT TYPES OF FEEDING

LEADING It covers the key elements of a

• Understand the structure of a practice hitting session

What are the key skills?

What areas do I need to work on and why?

How can I work on these areas for improvement?

When attacking the net:

ACTIVITIES WITH LARGE GROUPS

HELPING AT competitions or coaching sessions.

It covers the key essentials of

YOUR SCHOOL managing large, mixed ability groups

It may be useful to refer to some

........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... but challenging for the most able.

ORGANISING INFORMAL OTHER FOLLOW-ON ACTIVITIES IN SCHOOL

your teacher will provide you with some activity cards

........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ CASE STUDY

Welcome players and parents 17 8 I've got my players, what do I do next?

WINNING A POINT SCORING A TIE-BREAK

• Serving rules: • If the ball hits the net on a return,

SCORING SETS Name L R L R L R

UNDERSTANDING THINGS TO CONSIDER

C 10 10 10 9 and under/orange ball 20-25 minutes

D 10 4 4 10 and under/green ball 30 minutes

10 and under/green ball and 11+/yellow ball 80 minutes

11+/yellow ball 75-90 minutes

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