Planning and Preparation
Do you have everything packed in your bag? Have you checked weather conditions and dressed accordingly? Do you have directions to the venue and arrival time confirmed? Have you double-checked match start time and warm-up period? Are they feeling prepared and ready to give their best performance?
Match Day Packing List
Never forget an essential again! Our Match Day Packing List printable is the perfect companion for young tennis players to take home. Designed to make match day prep stress-free for parents, this handy checklist includes everything your player might need, from rackets and snacks to spare socks, water bottles and boredom busters.
Just download, print, and check off items as you pack. Perfect for helping your player get organised.
Click below to download your printable packing list
How to play against an Opponent?
Research
Preparation is key to success! In this section, we provide effective strategies and methods to help you analyse and prepare for different types of opponents. Learn how to study playing styles, recognize patterns, and anticipate strategies so they can enter their match with confidence.
Practicing
To perform well against any opponent, you need the right practice drills! This section offers specific exercises and training tips designed to help you adjust to different playing styles. Whether it’s handling aggressive players, counterpunchers, or big servers, you’ll find tailored drills to sharpen their skills.
What Opponent Type are you?
Understanding your opponent is important — but knowing their own strengths and style is just as crucial! We’ve created fun player profiles and a rating system to help you identify their own playing type and learn how to adjust against different opponents. Explore this section to discover their strengths, weaknesses, and the best ways to adapt in matches.
Find out more about different types of players in your opponent types section
Practice Drills to Prepare
Top drills to practice before any competition:
Preparation is key to success! In this section, you’ll find essential drills that can help sharpen their game. These drills focus on technical skills, footwork, and match readiness, allowing you to stay laser-focused and feel confident heading into your next match or tournament. Watch videos, follow guided exercises, and practice in your own time to maximize your performance.
Identifying strengths and weaknesses:
Understanding their own game — and their opponent’s — is an important skill. Here, we provide fun and engaging methods to help young players analyse playing styles, recognize strengths, and spot weaknesses in a way that makes learning enjoyable. This process can be tough for kids, so we’ve made it interactive with games, tools, and resources to help build match awareness early and effectively.
