Mini-Tennis Training for Kids (5–8 Years) – Coordination, Control & Fun Partner Rally Exercises

TIPS TENNIS TRAINING
Training Sheet – Mini-Tennis (60 minutes)
Theme: Coordination and Control through Partner Rally
Age Group: 5–8 years
Level: Beginner
Duration: 60 minutes

1. General Warm-Up – 10 min

Objective: Activate the body, overall mobility

• Light jogging with changes of direction – 3 min
• “Follow the Leader” game – 2 min
• Joint mobility exercises – 3 min
• Coordination: side steps, jumps – 2 min

2. Motor Skills Games – 10 min

Objective: Control, balance, spatial awareness

• Hitting a balloon with the palm – 2 min
• Transporting a ball with the racket through cones – 3 min
• Balance on one leg while touching the ball – 2 min
• Mini combined motor circuit – 3 min

3. Main Technical Exercise – Partner Rally – 10 min

Setup: Children face each other with a 1 m circle between them

Stage 1:

• 4 sets x 5 hits with an open grip
• Bottom-up strokes, knees bent, follow the ball

Stage 2:

• 4 sets x 5 hits with the racket reversed (palm down)
• Control laterally and in front of the body

4. Active Break – 5 min

Activity:

• Hydration
• “Flawless Chain” game: who can make the most consecutive hits within the circle

5. Applied Game – 15 min

Mini-matches over a low band

• Hitting in a marked area
• Challenge: 3 consecutive rallies = 1 point
• Roles switch after each point

6. Relaxation and Feedback – 10 min

• Slow strokes with soft balls
• Guided stretching: shoulders, back, calves
• Discussion with children: “What did you enjoy most today?”
• Applause and encouragement at the end

Main Objectives:
✔ Hand–eye coordination
✔ Correct posture and grip
✔ Communication with partner
✔ Self-confidence
✔ Learning through play

Coach’s Tips:
Adapt the pace of exercises to each child’s level. Provide clear and positive feedback. Frame each section with enthusiasm!

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