How to Teach Kids Tennis

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It's never too early to get kids on a tennis court. It's great exercise and teaches them the competitive spirit. Learn how to get your kids started with these free video clips.

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Tennis Core Strength Tips for Kids
Tennis is a great sport for building character and physical stamina in kids. Learn tips on how to develop their core strength to give them more power behind their shots in this free sports video clip.

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Tennis Serving Tips for Kids
This tennis serving tip is a great sport for building character and physical stamina in kids. Learn tips on how to teach them to serve correctly in this free sports video clip.

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Tennis Volley Tips for Kids
Tennis volley drills are great for building character and physical stamina in kids. Learn a practice tip to help develop their return and volley skills in this free sports video clip.

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The Drop & Hit Tennis Drill
The drop and hit tennis drill is a great sport for building character and physical stamina in kids. Learn a practice tip called the drop and hit drill to help develop their eye hand coordination in this free sports video clip.

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The Tennis Wall Drill
The tennis wall drill is a great sport for building character and physical stamina in kids. Learn a practice tip called the wall drill to help develop their reflexes in this free sports video clip.

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Summary: Since ancient times, people have been playing tennis as recreation and sport. The term “lawn tennis” was coined in 1874 by Major Walter Clopton Wingfield and the game was devised from royal tennis which was played in 12th century France. The game has many rules and has been played different ways over the centuries. Tennis games consist of one to five sets, the winner has to meet a certain requirement (ex. one set or three out of five). Most matches consist of three sets, the winner being the player who wins two out of three sets. To win a set, the player has to win the majority of games within the set, ending with six. Each game is made up of points. The winner of the game has to win at least four points and has to have at least two points difference between their score and the other player’s score.

Our expert is hear to show you how to show your kids how fun the sport of tennis can really be. Patience is the most important attribute to have when teaching kids this great sport but if you make it fun and relaxed for them they will want to keep playing and eventually get better at it. Learn how to teach the kids to hit the ball, to increase their hip strength and to do wall drills. So take these expert tips and introduce some kids to tennis and watch them grow in sports and in life.

About the Expert

Expert: Coach Hill has been teaching tennis, squash, and racquetball for about ten years professionally. He has always been a lifetime sports and fitness enthusiast. Coach Hill lives in Phoenix, AZ in the winters and in Chicago, IL in the summers. Currently Hill is working on a website for tennis coaching. Coach Hill loves working with folks of all ages.