Guides

Guides for tennis parents

Short, sourced answers to the questions parents of young players ask most.

10 tennis drills kids can do at home

Ten short tennis drills young players can do at home with a racket, a soft ball and a small clear space. Based on the home practice tennis federations give their youngest players.

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Red, orange and green ball tennis explained

What red, orange and green ball tennis mean, the usual ages for each stage, and how the balls, courts and rackets change as young players move up.

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How much should a young child practise tennis?

How much tennis young children should play and practise at home, based on federation guidance and youth sports research, plus simple rules to avoid overuse and burnout.

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