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Cam HughesCoach, England
Hi Florence,
The key things to remember when coach a beginner lesson to young children:
- Make it Fun: Use games and activities to keep kids engaged and excited.
- Keep it Simple: Focus on basic techniques and give short, clear instructions.
- Focus on Coordination: Start with hand-eye coordination and basic footwork drills.
- Be Patient and Encouraging: Offer positive feedback and be patient with their learning pace.
- Safety First: Ensure proper equipment, warm-up, and teach basic court safety.
- Build Confidence: Celebrate small achievements and gradually increase challenges.
- Use Visual and Hands-On Learning: Demonstrate techniques and physically guide their movements.
- Group Interaction: Incorporate team activities and encourage peer learning.
- Be Flexible: Adapt your plan based on the kids' energy and responsiveness.
- End on a Positive Note: Cool down, recap the lesson, and praise their efforts.
I have also attached a link to one of our plans that you could use that I think would be extremely beneficial for the children.
https://www.sportplan.net/drills/Tennis/sessionPlans/Introductory-Session-11609405.jsp
I hope this helps,
Cam
