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Progressive tennis is a tennis program for 5-10 year olds which allows young players to learn and play the game more quickly, efficiently and successfully.
Progressive Tennis uses a systematic progression of court sizes, balls, and racquets, to scale the game down to an appropriate level for 5-10 year olds.
It is imported from European countries such as France and Belgium where it was used to successfully develop players like Justine Henin-Hardenne and Olivier Rochus.
Click here for further description of the program.
Introduction to Progressive Tennis, Tennis Canada Progressive Tennis 1/2 Court DVD (video)
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For Progressive Tennis Workshops (1/2 & 3/4 court) please click here .
NEW PROGRESSIVE TENNIS GUIDE
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The following new progressive tennis guide is geared towards parents and coaches of U10 competitive players. This document is a great educational tool that provides key information on training and competing for U10 juniors.
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PROGRESSIVE TENNIS POSTER
RECENT RESOURCES ADDED
(Available to TPA members only)
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1. Clips taken from Ari Novick's Progressive Tennis Presentation during the 2008 TPA Conference, click here
2. ITF Coaching and Sport Science Review, No.42 (Focus on Play and Stay), click here.
3. 3/4 Court Practice, from the Coach 2 Course Sept. 2006, click here.
4. Ontario NTC 3/4 Court Program - Oct. 8, 2006, click here.
5. Ontario NTC 3/4 Court Program - Oct. 12, 2006, click here.
6. Ontario NTC 3/4 Court Program - Nov. 4, 2006, click here.
7. Ontario NTC 3/4 Court Program - Nov. 12, 2006, click here.
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EQUIPMENT & COURT SET-UP INFORMATION
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Click here to access Equipment and court set-up information. |
VIDEO RESOURCES
(a) Tennis Canada's Schools Tennis Program (Grades 1-3)
(b) Tennis-in-a-Can's Schools Curriculum and Video (Grades 6-12)
(c) Tennis Canada 'Tennis is Fun' Montage
(d) Community Team Tennis Guide and Video
(e) USTA DVD 'Top 10 Games Every Coach Should Know'
(f) Technical Fundamentals, Tennis Canada Progressive Tennis 1/2 Court DVD
(g) Intro to Rally Progression, Tennis Canada Progressive Tennis 3/4 Court DVD
(h) Click here to view the Community Tennis - Coaching web site of more great video and written resources.
(i) A youtube video of Martina and Mary Joe on the BIG court, along with some Progressive Tennis. Please click here .
(j) ITF Play and Stay. Pro players promoting Progressive Tennis. Please click here
(k) Progressive Tennis 3/4 Court Curriculum DVD, click here to view sample clips. Click here to order.
(l) Progressive Tennis 1/2 Court Curriculum DVD. Click here to view sample clips. Click here to order.
(m) Ari Novick, Director of Coaching Development, speaks in detail on Progressive Tennis, click here.
(n) Progressive Tennis in Action, click here.
(o) 3/4 Court Practice, from the Coach 2 Course September 2006, click here. (Available to TPA members only)
(p) To view an example of skill development for a 3 year old, click here.
WRITTEN RESOURCES
(a) 3/4 Court Tournament Organization Guide, click here.
(b) Tournaments: Competition Formats and Draw Sheets
(c) Tennis Canada's Long Term Athlete Development Plan for the Sport of Tennis in Canada
(d) Parents Guide to the LTAD
(e) General Recommendations as to type of Competition and Training for Young Competitors, click here .
(f) ITF Play & Stay latest update (August-September 2009), click here .
(g) An article from ESPN.com, click here .
(h) ITF Play & Stay Mini Tennis, click here .
(i) Progressive Tennis 1/2 Court Curriculum Manual, click here to order. To view the 1/2 Court manual online, click here .
(j) Progressive Tennis 3/4 Court Curriculum Manual, click here to order. To view the 3/4 Court manual online, click here .
(k) Progressive Tennis Description: Innovation in Junior Development, Tennis Canada, click here.
(l) Interview with Bob Brett on Progressive Tennis, click here.
(m) Progressive Tennis FAQs, click here.
(n) Progressive Tennis by Paul Lubbers, Director of USTA Tennis Coaching Education, click here.
(o) The Right Stuff by Wayne Elderton, click here.
(p) Sample/Draft Materials, click here.
(q) ITF Tennis...'Play & Stay' Campaign: A Canadian Coaching Certification Example. By Wayne Elderton (Article in english only). Click here