Sport for Life Tennis is a fun, progressive program based upon the LTA’s mini-tennis structure which allows children to progress through to full court tennis.

Levels 1-3 utilize a variety of mini-tennis equipment – softer, larger balls, smaller racquets, courts and nets – to provide ability appropriate challenges until children are ready to progress to regular tennis. After level 3 children have the option of moving into competitive squad training or progressing through levels 4 and 5.

Children are placed in classes according to ability, so for Levels 2-4 we usually arrange an assessment.
The program is based upon ability rather than age as outlined below:                                                                             

Class	Approx. Age	Duration	Usual Class Size	Tennis Progression Chart
Level 1 -Tennis Tots	4+	45mins	3-6
Level 2 - Young Guns	6+	60mins	3-6
Level 3 - Trailblazers	7+	60mins	3-6
Level 4 - Top Guns	10+	60mins	3-6
Level 5 - Teenage Tyros	13+	60mins	3-6

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We recommend two classes per week for Trailblazers and Top Guns, and for squad two per week is mandatory. A 10% discount is offered if training twice per week (included in Squad price).

Private Lessons

For more intensive, tailored coaching, we can also arrange private classes for 1 or 2 students of similar ability for:
45mins　　　　270RMB
60mins　　　　320RMB

Based on repeat booking and advance payment of 10 lessons. It includes balls and coach travel fees, excludes any court fees. Court bookings to be made by client.

End of Season Camps

At the end of each season we bring all our players together and run level –specific coaching camps. These camps include fun games and drills and a mini-tournament and are a great chance for players to meet other children and coaches. Note that all credits from any rained out sessions automatically go towards these camps.

Please contact us for details of this season's camps.

Cost/person is RMB375 for Levels 1-4 (3 credits), Squad RMB800 (4 credits).

Times

10.00-12.30pm Levels 1 and 2                   
1.00-4.00pm  Levels 3, 4 and 5
10.00-4.00pm  Squad

Puxi venues: SCIS Hongqiao, Rancho Santa Fe, Lakeside, Westwood Green, Windsor, Le Chambord
Pudong venues: Seasons Villas, BISS Pudong, Vizcaya, Tiziano, Greenhills, Blue Mountain,Tomson Golf, The Emerald

Class Descriptions

Level 1 - Tennis Tots
An introductory class for young kids where many of them will be swinging a racquet for the first time. Basic strokes are taught although the emphasis will be on motor skills, hand eye co-ordination and fun!

Level 2 - Young Guns
Major components of forehand, backhand, volleying along with introduction of the serve will be covered. Every week a new technique will be learnt along with revision of previously taught skill. While learning new strokes is important, having fun and enjoying tennis is of high priority!

Level 3 - Trailblazers
By the end of the course players will show more confidence and consistency in their game Major strokes and serve will be reinforced along with introduction of topspin and backspin. Players will be taught about game play and will have have full understanding of scoring, rules, and etiquette.

Level 4 - Top Guns
For kids who show promise and have a developed game to back it up.Players will already be competing in regular tournaments and understand all the major facets of the game. Coaching will introduce game strategy, fitness and advanced stroke technique such as variation of serve.

Level 5 - Teenage tyros

A program specifically designed for children 13 years and above who are relatively new to tennis compared to others of a similar age who may have prior experience.These lessons provide an environment where older children are able to socialize with other players but are also given opportunities to learn and hone their skills and possibly progress quickly to our performance stream.

Squad Training (90mins)