Coaching Programme

LTA Youth Blue

SATURDAY (3-5yrs) 9am-10am

  • LTA Youth Blue Stage classes are delivered on smaller courts using softer balls and sessions cover technical, tactical, mental, physical, social and competitive aspects of tennis in a fun environment.  Classes are always organised and guided by the LTA Youth Principles: Fun and engaging, Everyone active, Decision making, Appropriate challenge and Looks and feels like tennis.
  • At this stage we focus on building strong foundations.  Through fun, active games, kids will develop balance, agility and hand-eye coordination while exploring the basics of the sport.  It’s not about winning – it’s about learning new skills and having a blast.
  • All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.
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LTA Youth Red

MONDAY (5-8yrs) 4pm-5pm

WEDNESDAY (INVITE ONLY) 4pm-5pm

THURSDAY (5-8yrs) 4pm-5pm

SATURDAY (5-8yrs) 10am-11am

  • LTA Youth Red Stage classes are delivered on smaller courts using Red balls and sessions cover technical, tactical, mental, physical, social and competitive aspects of tennis in a fun environment.  Classes are always organised and guided by the LTA Youth Principles: Fun and engaging, Everyone active, Decision making, Appropriate challenge and Looks and feels like tennis.
  • At this stage get ready to see rallies, volleys and overarm serves.  Kids will continue to improve speed, coordination and reaction time. Relaxed, friendly competition is introduced to help develop confidence and teamwork
  • All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.
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LTA Youth Orange

MONDAY (8-10yrs) 5pm-6pm

WEDNESDAY (INVITE ONLY) 5pm-6pm

THURSDAY (8-10yrs) 5pm-6pm

SATURDAY (8-10yrs) 11am-12pm

  • LTA Youth Orange Stage classes are delivered on three quarter length courts using Orange balls and sessions cover technical, tactical, mental, physical, social and competitive aspects of tennis in a fun environment.  Classes are always organised and guided by the LTA Youth Principles: Fun and engaging, Everyone active, Decision making, Appropriate challenge, Looks and feels like tennis.
  • At this stage this is where strategy comes in.  Kids will explore tactics, problem solving and sportsmanship.  They’ll sharpen their matchplay skills while developing leadership qualities that benefit them on and off the court.
  • All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.
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LTA Youth Green

MONDAY (10-11yrs) 6pm-7pm

TUESDAY (10-11yrs) 4pm-5pm

WEDNESDAY (INVITE ONLY) 6pm-7pm

SATURDAY (10-11yrs) 12pm-1pm

  • LTA Youth Green Stage classes are delivered on full courts using Green balls and sessions cover technical, tactical, mental, physical, social and competitive aspects of tennis in a fun environment.  Classes are always organised and guided by the LTA Youth Principles: Fun and engaging, Everyone active, Decision making, Appropriate challenge, Looks and feels like tennis.
  • At this stage kids will step onto a full size court for the first time and refine their skills and techniques while learning to handle more competitive situations.  These sessions help them grow their game and master the mental side of sports.
  • All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.
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LTA Youth Yellow

MONDAY (12+yrs) 6pm-7pm

TUESDAY (12+yrs) 5pm-6pm

TUESDAY (GIRLS) 6pm-7pm

WEDNESDAY (INVITE ONLY) 6pm-7pm

SATURDAY (12+yrs) 1pm-2pm

  • LTA Youth Yellow Stage classes are delivered on full courts using yellow balls and sessions cover technical, tactical, mental, physical, social and competitive aspects of tennis in a fun environment.  Classes are always organised and guided by the LTA Youth Principles: Fun and engaging, Everyone active, Decision making, Appropriate challenge, Looks and feels like tennis.
  • At this stage we start using yellow balls on regulation courts,  just like the pros.  Here, kids continue exploring different styles of play.  They’ll focus on developing a game that’s uniquely theirs while building confidence and resilience.
  • All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.

 

Weekly Schedule

4pm-5pm LTA Youth Red
5pm-6pm LTA Youth Orange
6pm-7pm LTA Youth Green/Yellow

4pm-5pm LTA Youth Green
5pm-6pm
LTA Youth Yellow
6pm-7pm LTA Youth Yellow (GIRLS)
6pm-7pm
 Tennis Tuesdays (WOMEN)

4pm-5pm LTA Youth Red (INVITE ONLY)
5pm-6pm LTA Youth Orange (INVITE ONLY)
6pm-7pm LTA Youth Green/Yellow (INVITE ONLY)
7pm-8pm Adult Development
8pm-9pm Adult Advanced

4pm-5pm LTA Youth Red
5pm-6pm LTA Youth Orange
6pm-7pm Murray Squad (INVITE ONLY)
8pm-9pm Adult Development

4pm-5pm Junior Social (5-11yrs)
5pm-6pm Junior Social (12+yrs)

9am-10am LTA Youth Blue
10am-11am LTA Youth Red
11am-12pm LTA Youth Orange
12pm-1pm LTA Youth Green
1pm-2pm LTA Youth Yellow

JUNIOR SOCIAL TENNIS

Junior Social Tennis at Hamilton Lawn Tennis Club is designed to get more children playing tennis more often.  This is only available to junior members of the club during term time.  It is also completely FREE of charge and booking isn’t required you can just simply turn up.

ADULT ADVANCED

Adult Advanced classes are suitable for players who compete regularly and/or represent club teams.  These classes are a great way of supplementing regular tennis by gaining some tips and hints on how to develop your tennis.

All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.

ADULT BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

Adult Beginner/Intermediate classes are a great introduction to tennis and are also suitable for players at an intermediate level.  These classes are a great way of supplementing regular tennis and learning about technical, tactical, mental and physical aspects of tennis in a fun environment.

All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.

TENNIS TUESDAYS

Tennis Tuesdays classes are for women only and are a great way of getting on court and socialising.  The focus is on hitting lots of balls with the added benefit of burning off a few calories as well.  You’ll of course have lots of fun and pick up lots of handy tips and hints.

All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.

MURRAY SQUADS (INVITE ONLY)

Murray Squad classes are available for children competing regularly in club teams and in competitions out with the club.  Participants are expected to be playing at least three times a week.

Classes will challenge participants to maintain technique under pressure, implement tactics and gain a greater understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses.

All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.

PLEASE NOTE:  Children attending these classes must also be Members of Hamilton LTC.

RED BALL, ORANGE & GREEN SQUADS (INVITE ONLY)

Invite classes are available for children who are playing three times a week and playing regular competitions.

Classes will be smaller in size meaning lots of opportunities to hit lots of balls with a similar standard of player and will challenge participants to develop their tactics and technique in a fun environment.

All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.

PLEASE NOTE:  Children attending these classes must also be Members of Hamilton LTC.

YELLOW BALL (12yrs+)

Yellow Ball classes are delivered on full courts using normal balls and sessions cover technical, tactical, mental and physical aspects of tennis in a fun environment.

Enhancing skill development through challenging exercises appropriate to ability level alongside continual development of key fundamentals such as agility, balance, coordination, speed.

All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.

GREEN BALL (10-11yrs)

Green Ball classes are delivered on full courts using softer balls and sessions cover technical, tactical, mental and physical aspects of tennis in a fun environment.

Further develop throwing/catching and sending/receiving skills to enhance skill level at this stage alongside continual development of key fundamentals such as agility, balance, coordination, speed.

All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.

ORANGE BALL (8-9yrs)

Orange Ball classes are delivered on three quarter length courts using softer balls and sessions cover technical, tactical, mental and physical aspects of tennis in a fun environment.

Developing throwing/catching and sending/receiving skills to improve skill level at this stage alongside continual development of key fundamentals such as agility, balance, coordination, speed.

All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.

 

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LTA Youth Red
(5-8yrs)

Red Ball classes are delivered on smaller courts using softer balls and sessions cover technical, tactical, mental and physical aspects of tennis in a fun environment.

Lots of throwing/catching and sending/receiving skills are very important to build skill level at this stage alongside development of key fundamentals such as agility, balance, coordination, speed.

All classes are organised and delivered by LTA qualified coaches.