Hot Shots - Coaching
Tennis Gympie has qualified coaches for Red, Orange, and Green Levels. Classes are run by
Brett Cottrill
and
Matt Watkins
. Who are both registered hot shot providers with Tennis Australia.
Coaching for hot shots is available:
Day
Start Time
Finish Time
Offering
Tue
3.30pm
4.15pm
Red Stage (Age 5-8) and Orange Stage (Age 8-10)
4.15pm
5.00pm
Green Stage (Age 9+)
Fri
3.30pm
4.15pm
Orange Stage (Age 8-10)
What to expect at a coaching lesson
Lessons run for 45 minutes. Using modified equipment, kids will be guided through the technical and tactical fundamentals of the game in an environment that will instill a love of the game. All lessons are underpinned by a philosophy of learning through play, and teach skills for life such as agility, flexibility, balance and speed. Lessons will keep kids constantly involved with lots of cooperative partner activities used to challenge kids to improve their skills every week.
Children use 25 percent compression red balls that bounce lower, slower and are much easier to hit. Children play on three-metre or six-meter wide courts. Recommended racquet size is 21-23 inches.
Children use 50 percent compression orange balls and play on regular courts with reduced length and width. Recommended racquet size is 23-25 inches.
Children play on a full sized court using 75 percent compression green balls. Recommended racquet size is 25-27 inches.
What to bring
A tennis racquet
A hat
Some water
Sun screen
The canteen is open during coaching. The canteent provides water/juice/softdrinks and snacks.
Learn about the Hot Shots program by following this link.