If inspired to take up tennis or returning to the game or just want to improve,why not take some coaching?
At Craigmillar Park Tennis Club our Club Coach, Sean Wattegedera, is available for coaching sessions. Sean is a Lawn Tennis Association Licensed coach with a Development Coach Award (DCA) qualification. He is available for one to one coaching or group coaching and lessons are tailored to suit your needs.
If you have any questions or are interested in coaching then you can contact Sean by email at
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New Coaching Blocks for September 2011:
Mini-Tennis Junior Coaching sessions.
Mini-tennis Red, Orange groups and Green/Yellow combined group coaching blocks will commence in September 2011.
The dates are: 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th September. Please note the sessions will be taking place on a Sunday.
Details of mini-tennis levels and the times of classes are below.
Cost of block of four sessions: Craigmillar Park Junior Members £18.00; Non-members £28.00. Deadline for receipt of applications is 27th August .
Confirmation of places will be sent out by 29th August .
Mini
Tennis
Information. Age Ball Court Size
Net Height
at middle
Racket
Size
Scheduled class
Red Played on smaller courts,shorter rackets, softer balls, ideal for a childs first game.
8 years old
and under
Red
11m x 5.5m
80cm
17"-23"
(43cm-58cm)
Sundays
4th, 11th, 18th and 25th September
10:15am-11:00am
Orange Played with larger courts and rackets than Red, the balls are not as soft. A step closer to full tennis.
8 - 9 years old
Orange
18m x 6.5m (Singles)
18m x 8.23m (Doubles)
80cm
23"-25"
(58cm-63cm)
Sundays
(as above)
11am-12pm
Green Played on a full court, again rackets are larger and balls not as soft as Orange.
10 years old
and over
Green
Full size tennis court
Full
25"-26"
(63cm-66cm)
Sundays
(as above)
12:00pm-1pm
Yellow Played on a full court, with normal tennis balls this is a final step in mini-tennis development.
Yellow
Full size tennis court
Full
Full size 27"
Combined with MT green group
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Adult Beginner Coaching Sessions. Date Time Topic
Groundstrokes 1, Introduction to the topspin forehand. Reception drills and tips on making a consistent stroke.
Groundstrokes 2, Hitting an effective backhand. Aspects of spin and slice for control.
Transition to the net, aspects of volley and smash
The serve – focus on acquiring a consistent technique & attacking the return of serve.
For more details and an application form please email Sean at
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