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Kids Tennis

At TennisGate, kids’ tennis training develops step by step from a basic sports motor skills approach to targeted tennis-specific training. The exercises from the minis give rise to structured training units in which technical building blocks are put together over the years – like mosaic tiles that create an overall picture.

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In this analysis, we superimposed the same player on a two-handed backhand in three age groups – 10, 11 and 13.

Let's take a look at the forehand of a very talented boy in the orange stage.

Teaching different stances with a Rotational ball throw

Rotational throwing drills help players understand open and closed stances by linking body rotation and balance to simple movement tasks.

Do not let the players hit without recovering

Design drills that connect every hit with an active recovery to improve positioning, rhythm, and readiness for the next shot.

Attack the ball with the legs

Explosive steps after the split step help players get behind the ball early and avoid reaching, leading to better balance and cleaner …

Understanding how to use the side steps to recover

Learn when to switch from side-steps to crossover steps to recover faster and stay balanced when pulled wide on the court.

Controlling Speed and Length

True ball control comes from mastering acceleration and deceleration. This drill develops feel, rhythm, and precise depth control.

Improving the footwork to the ball and back

Improve footwork with the “Beat The Bounce” rule in this footwork exercise. Enhance timing and coverage skills with this fun drill.

Getting young players to feel comfortable with the Continental grip

This drill will help young players to feel more comfortable using a Continental grip.

Prell-Parcours für das Erlernen des Continentalgriffes

The kids should bounce the ball through a slalom course using their newly learned continental grip. They are only allowed to use …

Schnell auf der Höhe des Ballaufsprungs sein

Starting with top-level tennis, we break down the requirement “Beat the bounce—be faster than the ball impact” lower hand and give kids …

Schatten schlagen

The player at the front receives a series of shots after the coach passes the ball, and the players behind imitate the …

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