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Thanks for attending this speciality workshop!
I really hope that you enjoy it and feel like it gives you a great insight into the possibilities of player development programs that use modified courts and equipment. If you are left with questions after the workshop please email us

information@evolve9.com
Evolve9.com is a specialist company that provides coach education and consultancy tolarge tennis providers and National Federations. Currently we are working with

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Tennis Australia Tennis Norway Dutch Tennis Federation (KNLTB) LTA ITF

Plus Tennis Corporation of America and a number of large facilities in the US We would like to share the information that we are always developing with you far beyond this course and so would like to invite you to become anevolve9 member. You can also access regular updates and join our “evolve9 kids tennis” groups on facebook, plaxo and linkedin. Equally there is free information on our site and you can join our blog and forum, and sign up for a free newsletter through the homepage. We really hope that this will not be the last time that we spend time together on court! Sincerely

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Understanding Player Development for Under10s

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4 5 7 10 12 13 14 16 18 20 22 23 24 25 27 31 32 33 35 37 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Essential Competitions Understanding How a Child Sees Competition Structuring Appropriate Competition Choosing the best scoring method Creating a ClubCalendar Competition Checklist Formats The Three Limiting Factors of Readiness Incidental Tennis Essentials P.A.I.D. – Principles of Great Tennis Activity Using the Lesson Planner Choosing Lesson Content Micro Cycle Learning Planner Micro Cycle Planner 12 Sessions

3.1 The Importance of Physical Skill Development 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Becoming Tactically Aware Core Control Skills of the Game 36’ /Red Court 60’ Orange Court 78’ /Green Court

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Understanding Player Development for Under10s

S1 Competition S1.1 S1.2 S1.3 S1.4 S1.5 S1.6 S1.7 Essential Competition Understanding how children see competition Structuring Appropriate Competition Choosing Scoring Formats Creating a Club Calendar CompetitionChecklist Formats

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1.1 Essential Competitions
Competition can be fun for all children and is a necessary part of development.. But, it has to be appropriate and organised with the right approach. No longer should competition be designed for the sporty elite but discouraging and demoralising for the less able. Competitiveexperiences need to be appropriate for the majority of players, rather than only better players. There are many ways to involve and inspire children in competitions. Different formats and themes can be used to maintain children’s interest and excitement. Lower ability players or those who devote less time to tennis may prefer to only play in their club environment (intra club competitions), whilekeener and more able children can compete on a more regular basis in inter club events, as well as intra club events. It’s also worth remembering that like all skills, children develop competitiveness at different rates so be sure not to push any child into a competition that they don’t feel ready for, even if you know the child is the required standard. Learning to compete is like many other lifeskills, best done first in familiar surroundings before going further afield.

Making the most of competitions
Competing is at the heart of kids sport, including tennis. The vast majority of young players aspire to improve their game and compete, in appropriate surroundings. This is important for young players for many reasons:

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Competition makes learning meaningful...