Launch Pad 1 – Fundamental and Perceptual Motor Skills (FPMS)
Player: / Coach:
Club: / Term:
All about Launch Pad
Typical age: 3–5 years / Court size: Red ball or variable
Racquet size: 19–21 inch / Ball: 25% compression red ball
Competencies
Skill / Description / Progress report
Physically can...
Locomotor skills /
  • run in different directions and be spatially aware of each other in a confined area
  • self bounce and “cup” hands to catch from a stand still start
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Body control /
  • stand on one leg and balance for twenty seconds [static balance]
/
  • B D C

During game play can...
Serve /Return /
  • put the ball in play using underarm throw
/
  • B D C

Reception / Footwork /
  • follow [track] a rolling ball and place body behind and bend stop/catch.
  • starts from a ready position, moves to ball and recovers [completes footwork cycle] either catching or hitting
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Baseline /
  • differentiate between a forehand and backhand
  • hit a ball over the net using a long, slow, smooth swing with one arm for a forehand
  • hit a ball over the net using a long, slow, smooth, swing with two arms on backhand
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Net /
  • step in and push and stop [freeze] like a statue on a forehand volley
/
  • B D C

Socially / competitively can...
Know the game /
  • count the number of times a task is performed and number of shots in a roll rally
  • define “in” and “out” in game situations
  • differentiate between the first and second bounce
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Love the game /
  • engage in all games and activities
  • have fun enjoying all games and activities
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Great sport /
  • follow instructions and copy demonstrations
  • cooperate with others and take turns
  • quickly collects balls in a bucket for coach
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Coach Comments
FOR MORE FEED BACK PLEASE SPEAK DIRECT WITH YOUR COACH!
Progress report key
Beginning = working on it Developing = making progress Competent = consistently performs this task
Launch Pad 2– Fundamental and Perceptual Motor Skills (FPMS)
Player: / Coach:
Club: / Term:
All about Launch Pad
Typical age: 3–5 years / Court size: Red court or variable
Racquet size: 19–21 inch / Ball: 25% compression red ball
Competencies
Skill / Description / Progress report
Physically can...
Locomotor skills /
  • do side skips, hop along a line, jump over small obstacles and land with balance
  • can run and catch a ball with “cupped” hands
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Body control /
  • jump and balance with Mick Mouse hands [has dynamic balance]
/
  • B D C

During game play can...
Serve /Return /
  • under-throw to different distances and to different locations
  • can put ball into play using an over-arm “side-on” throw
  • do a self drop and hit over the net
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Reception / Footwork /
  • perceives quickly and moves to wide, deep and short balls and can catch the ball on top of bounce
  • start from a ready position, run to wide ball and side skips to recover
  • differentiate between hitting the ball on the rise, top or fall of the bounce
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Baseline /
  • play a self tap up rally in a box court
  • hit a ball over the net using a long, slow and smooth swing from forehand side with one arm and backhand with two arms.
  • understand what a rally is
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Net /
  • split steps and f/volleya ball over the net with a simple step forward and pushing/blocking action.
  • split steps and smash a ball over the net with a simple side on stance and rocket launcher motion
  • play a four ball combination of shots of: f/h, b/h ,f/v and smash.
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Socially / competitively can...
Know the game /
  • recognize and demonstrate a forehand, backhand, volley and smash
  • score with pegs or cones
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Love the game /
  • listens and has eye contact with coach during demonstrations/explanations
  • have fun enjoying all games and activities
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Great sport /
  • follow instructions
  • cooperate with others and take turns
  • shake hands or high five with a partner after play
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Coach Comments
Coach comment / FOR MORE FEED BACK PLEASE SPEAK DIRECT WITH YOUR COACH!
Progress report key
Beginning = working on it Developing = making progress Competent = consistently performs this task
Red Ball 1 – Explore
Player: / Coach:
Club: / Term:
All about Red Tennis
Typical age: 5–7 years / Court size: 3m x 11m or 6m x 12m
Racquet size: 21–23 inch / Ball: 25% compression red ball
Competencies
Skill / Description / Progress report
Physically can...
Locomotor skills /
  • move quickly in different directions, be spatially aware and stop on balance
  • running action is coordinated with arm and legs alternating
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Body control /
  • throw a large ball using rotation of upper body
  • throw and catch a large ball on one bounce in pairs
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

During game play can...
Serve /Return /
  • do an underarm serve over the net into court
  • return from a ready position; use a simple low to high action with contact point in front and to the side on both forehand and backhand
  • demonstrate correct position where to stand when serving and returning
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Reception /Footwork /
  • perceives quickly the direction and flight of short and deep ball and can hit the ball on the top of the bounce
  • arrives in a balanced position able to hit to side of body
  • do side skips forward or back for a short or deep ball and then recover to baseline
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Baseline /
  • tactically looks for space to hit /throw the ball away from opponent
  • rally with the coach 6 or more shots mostly on forehand
  • do a simple straight back backswing on forehand with one arm and backhand with two arms
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Net /
  • during a rally make a simple f/h approach with a split step and perform a basic f/h volley
  • do a four shot coach fed combination of f/h, b/h, f/v and smash sequence
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Socially/ competitively can...
Know the game /
  • understand server takes it in turns and can spin racquets to decide who serves
  • keep score with the aid of a scoreboard i.e. using pegs, writing on court
  • play a modified singles and doubles red ball rules match
  • call out “yours” or “ mine” in pair play.
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Love the game /
  • enjoy competition in a variety of formats e.g. games in lessons, colour ball challenges, play with family and friends, Friday Internal Comp.
  • work on improving a skill and trying to perform it better
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Great sport /
  • start to cooperate with others in a pair and team situation
  • listen actively to instructions and feedback
  • call lines honestly and scores clearly.
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Ready for Friday Night Comp ?
Coach comments / FOR MORE FEED BACK PLEASE SPEAK DIRECT WITH YOUR COACH!
Progress report key
Beginning = working on it Developing = making progress Competent = consistently performs this task
Red Ball2 – Explore
Player: / Coach:
Club: / Term:
All about Red Tennis
Typical age: 5–7 / Court size: 3m x 11m or 6m x 12m
Racquet size: 21–23 inch / Ball: 25% compression red ball
Competencies
Skill / Description / Progress report
Physically can...
Locomotor skills /
  • copy direction of a coach or pupils with a shadow drill doing all footwork movements e.g. side skips, forward and backward running, cross over steps.
/
  • B D C

Body control /
  • in pairs throw and catch after one bounce a small ball using one or two hands
  • do alternate leg lunge and jump with Micky Mouse ears
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

During game play can...
Serve / Return /
  • direct an underarm serve to either forehand or backhand of opponent
  • adjust return position when returning serve depending upon speed/direction of server
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Reception /Foot work /
  • perceives quickly all ball flights and moves quickly to position with correct basic side on footwork
  • understand all balls should bounce before hitting from baseline by recovering behind baseline after each shot
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Baseline /
  • rally with the coach 10-20shots from the red baseline mostly forehand shots
  • change the direction of the ball and hit into space in a rally situation
  • maintain a co-operative rally of 10 shots or more doing an underarm serve with a partner catching between racquet and hand and serving back.
  • can change grip from f/h [bevel 3 or 4] to b/h [bevel 1 or 2] with two arms
  • do a small loop on f/h backswing
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Net /
  • during a rally perform an approach shot with a f/h or b/h, split step and a forehand volley
  • .perform a coach fed backhand volley and simple over head smash from a stand still start
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Socially/ competitively can...
Know the game /
  • understand server score is called out first
  • understand consistency wins points[last shot in wins]
  • keep score without the aid of pegs, cones etc
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Love the game /
  • play in our Grand Slam Tournaments or/and Friday “Red ball” internal comp.
  • enjoy working on improving a skill and trying to perform it better
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Great sport /
  • ask the coach to assist with any on court problems
  • congratulate opponents good shots
  • display etiquette and rolls balls under the net back to server
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Ready for Comp ?
Coach comments / FOR MORE FEED BACK PLEASE SPEAK DIRECT WITH YOUR COACH!
Progress report key
Beginning = working on it Developing = making progress Competent = consistently performs this task
TEAM SQUAD Red Ball3
Player: / Coach:
Club: / Term:
All about Red Tennis
Typical age: 5–7 / Court size: 3m x 11m or 6m x 12m
Racquet size: 21–23 inch / Ball: 25% compression red ball
Competencies
Skill / Description / Progress report
Physically can...
Locomotor skills /
  • can run with speed, slides, stops and changes direction
/
  • B D C

Body control /
  • do a lunge and twist to both sides [rotation and balance]
/
  • B D C

During game play can...
Serve /Return /
  • direct the serve over the net using a simple over-arm “salute” serve
  • pronates on all over-arm throws [palm down to palm out]
  • move in on second serve to use strengths to place pressure on receiver
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Reception / Footwork /
  • sometimes anticipates the ball flight before opponent plays shots
  • recover with initial cross over steps then side skips
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Baseline /
  • rally with a coach for 30 or more random forehand and backhand shots
  • rally with a partner for 10-20 shots
  • attacks opponents weaknesses and can aim with control to opponents weaknesses
  • do a small loop on forehand and backhand backswing
  • always changes grip from forehand [bevel 3 or 4] to backhand [bevel 1 or 2]
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Net /
  • understand when it is best to perform an approach shot during a rally and come to the net
  • play at the net and respond to all random net shots
  • play a high forehand [lob] to buy time to recover
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Socially/ competitively can...
Know the game /
  • play a game scoring 15, 30, 40, deuce, add and game
  • play to own strengths and attack opponents weaknesses
  • call “in” or “out” using hand signals
  • circles, but does not touch, close calls to avoid suspicion of unfair play
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Love the game /
  • play in internal Friday night Red ball comp or/and Grand Slam Hot Shot Tournaments
  • play in Challenge Matches against other academies
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Great sport /
  • support and encourages team members
  • respect the coaches decisions and feed back
  • try to work out fairly all on court problems with opponent before seeing the coach
  • understand effort is more important than outcome
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Ready for Comp ?
Coach comments / FOR MORE FEED BACK PLEASE SPEAK DIRECT WITH YOUR COACH!
Progress report key
Beginning = working on it Developing = making progress Competent = consistently performs this task
Orange Ball1 – Develop
Player: / Coach:
Club: / Term:
All about Orange Tennis
Typical age: 8–9 / Court size: 8m x 18m (3/4 court)
Racquet size: 23–25 inch / Ball: 50% compression orange ball
Competencies
Skill / Description / Progress report
Physically can …
Locomotor skills /
  • react quickly and adapt movement patterns, including forward, backward, sideways
  • run, slide and recover using cross over steps
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Body control /
  • perform different patterns and movements at the same time e.g. run, balance and hit
/
  • B D C

During game play can…
Serve /Return /
  • serve over-arm first serve with forehand grip
  • regularly serve under-arm second serve into service box
  • return serve equally using forehand or backhand
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Forehand /
  • hit with a semi open stance with small loop backswing
  • has good understanding of correct contact point and concept of “late” or “early”
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Backhand /
  • play one or two handed backhand with correct grip changes from ready position
  • has a small looped backswing which is long and smooth
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Net Game /
  • approach the net at the appropriate time during a rally to opponent weakness
  • change grip from forehand to backhand volley and simple step forward and block in front
  • quickly track a over head moving back or forward with side skips
  • decide to lob or pass an opponent
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Socially/competitively can…
Know the game /
  • understand the main rules of the game e.g. foot fault, let etc
  • understand basic tactics i.e. unforced and forced errors
  • appreciate the need to address areas that need improvement
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Love the game /
  • enjoy competition in a variety of formats e.g. games in lessons, colour ball challenges, play with family and friends, Friday Internal Comp.
  • plays more than once per week in group, squad or privates classes
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Great sport /
  • start to control emotions
  • questions “why” at times in a polite manner
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

Are you ready for compeption?
Coach comments / FOR MORE FEED BACK PLEASE SPEAK DIRECT WITH YOUR COACH!
Progress report key
Beginning = working on it Developing = making progress Competent = consistently performs this task
Orange Ball 2 – Develop
Player: / Coach:
Club: / Term:
All about Orange Tennis
Typical age: 8–9 / Court size: 8m x 18m (3/4 court)
Racquet size: 23–25 inch / Ball: 50% compression orange ball
Competencies
Skill / Description / Progress report
Physically can...
Locomotor skills /
  • react quickly to coach commands of: forward, backward, sideways and adapts footwork patterns
/
  • B D C

Body control /
  • keep the head still with good back posture and maintain balance during dynamic movements e.g. big ball rally with bat man hands
  • catch and throw with one hand on both sides of body
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

During game play can...
Serve / Return /
  • serve over-arm first and second serve with a balanced and rhythmical action
  • start to use continental grip [bevel 2] with limited success
  • regularly get a slow second serve into service box
  • understand the role of receiver in doubles play
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Forehand /
  • semi open - open stance and swings with angular momentum [hips and shoulders rotate]
  • understand how to play a topspin forehand
  • use forehand to attack opponents weaknesses
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Backhand /
  • one or two handed backhand with a smooth, small looped backswing
  • understand how to play a topspin backhand
  • [a two handed players can] sometimes play a one handed backhand out wide to recover
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Net /
  • begin to use continental grip [bevel 2] for all volleys and smash
  • play and understands how and when to perform a bounce smash
  • uses net play to take away opponents time or can buy time when in trouble
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Socially/competitively can...
Know the game /
  • understand the four doubles position to stand and the role of all players in doubles
  • understand the idea of “risk and reward” [defence and offence tennis]
  • name some international tennis players
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Love the game /
  • enjoy competition in a variety of formats e.g. Friday Internal Comp, Challenge Matches, Grand Slam tournaments
  • play tennis all year round twice a week or more
  • tennis is becoming main sport child plays
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Great sport /
  • manages emotions in competitive situation.
/
  • B D C

Are you playing Comp?
Coach comments / FOR MORE FEED BACK PLEASE SPEAK DIRECT WITH YOUR COACH!
Progress report key
Beginning = working on it Developing = making progress Competent = consistently performs this task
Green Ball1 & 2– Encourage
Player: / Coach:
Club: / Term:
All about Green Tennis
Typical age: 9-10 / Court size: Full court
Racquet size: 25–27 inches / Ball: 75% compression green ball
Competencies
Skill / Description / Progress report
Physically can...
Locomotor skills /
  • bounces on toes in between “every” shot
/
  • B D C

Body control /
  • dribble two ball with one hand each simultaneously
  • roll a ball forward with base of foot alternately
/
  • B D C
  • B D C

During game play can...
Serve / Return /
  • serve with a rhythmical action, coordinate both arms and legs to aid weight transfer and leg drive to accelerate racquet.
  • add spin to second serve [slice &/or topspin]
  • direct the first serve to the forehand or backhand of the opponent
  • change speed of return to attack or defend
  • direct return to either forehand or backhand side of court
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Forehand /
  • play a semi open to fully open stance with semi western grip and core rotation
  • play a topspin forehand
  • play a slice forehand to defend
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Backhand /
  • use a circular backswing to develop racquet head speed
  • play a topspin backhand
  • play a slice backhand to defend
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Net /
  • play a normal, bounce and jump smash
  • play a low volley, high volley and wide volley with continental grip
  • perform a defensive and offensive lob
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C

Socially/competitively can...
Know the game /
  • implement a game plan based on strengths and weaknesses
  • explain and evaluate what went well in a match and what could be improved
  • take time away from opponent by doing drive volleys, hitting balls on the rise, power etc
  • play to environmental factors [e.g. wind, sun]
/
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C
  • B D C