🧒Tennis Drills for Kids

How to do it

1. Coordination warm-up. Start with throwing, catching and balancing the ball on the racquet.
2. Movement games. Use cones, tag games or quick races so kids warm up while they play.
3. Short-court hitting. Use red or orange balls in a small court so kids can rally early.
4. Target games. Set up hoops or cones to aim at and keep score.
5. Finish with play. End every session with a fun game or a short match, so kids leave wanting more.

Key tips

• Keep each drill short, about five minutes, and change often.
• Use slower, low-compression balls and smaller courts for young children.
• Praise effort more than results.
• Lots of touches: avoid long lines of kids waiting for one ball.

FAQ

What age can kids start tennis drills?

Many programs start around ages 3 to 5 with coordination and movement games and red balls. Proper rallying usually comes a little later, depending on the child.

How do I make tennis practice fun for kids?

Turn drills into games with points, targets and small rewards, keep the pace high and give every child plenty of turns.