Bolton Arena’s junior coaching programme offers a pathway to develop from mini tennis players into National level players.
Mini Tennis Red (aged 8 and under)
Mini Tennis Red is played on a smaller court. At this early stage, children are encouraged to develop simple tactics and technique, with attention to getting the detail right early on. They start developing the core skills of movement and co-ordination, take part in lots of fun activities and play short matches and team competitions.
Mini Tennis Orange (aged 9 and under)
Mini Tennis Orange is played on an 18m court using a slower orange ball. This helps children to develop an all-court game, using more advanced tactics and technique. Competition includes slightly longer matches, most often played as part of a team. Special squads for better junior players are available at this level.
Junior Green (aged 10 and under)
At this stage, children will be bigger and stronger and able to cover a bigger court using a green ball. We emphasise continued technical and tactical development using increased power and spin, as well as specific athletic skills. Competition is both individual and team-based. Special squads for better junior players are available at this level.
Junior Tennis (aged 11 and over)
Junior tennis caters for serious or social players. The whole court game is now being developed tactically and technically, using a normal ball. Competition is both individual and team-based. Special squads for better junior players are available at this level.
