Holiday course for children starting out in tennis

Mouratoglou Academy, Biot, French Riviera, France

What are the benefits of a tennis course for beginners?

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The course for children new to tennis offers a complete immersion in the sport. During the course, the fundamentals of tennis are worked on intensively. Repetition of the basic strokes over several days helps children acquire the correct posture and get their bearings on the court.

For even faster progress, the intensive programmes for beginners offer the ideal framework for effective training from the very first steps.

These camps reflect the Mouratoglou Academy’s unique pedagogical approach, which places progressive learning at the heart of its programmes for children.

The basic skills acquired in these courses give beginners the tools to progress and enjoy their tennis. Unlike tennis that is played over a longer period of time, a beginner’s course, with its pace and focus on the fundamentals, enables lasting progress to be made.

When is the best time to start playing tennis?

The best time to discover tennis is during the school holidays. These camps offer a unique opportunity for young people to immerse themselves fully in the sport while benefiting from professional coaching.

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Tennis during the summer, autumn and Easter holidays

During the holidays, children can concentrate on their learning without the distractions of school, enabling them to make rapid progress. The course are designed to be both fun and educational, with programmes adapted for beginners, including tennis sessions, physical activities and moments of relaxation. During the week of the camp, the coaches propose specific games, giving the youngsters the opportunity to spend fun days while perfecting their skills. These courses are particularly suitable for children looking for a complete introduction, like those enrolled on our summer holiday courses.

The summer holidays, in particular, are ideal thanks to the mild weather and the Mouratoglou Academy’s exceptional facilities, which make it possible to practise outdoors. The most popular periods for courses remain the summer school holidays. At the same time, take the opportunity to explore the Nice region and its many tourist attractions, perfect for families.

In short, holiday camps are the perfect time to introduce young athletes to tennis in a fun, learning environment.

The advantages of tennis camps for beginners

  • Complete introduction to tennis

    Children learn the technical and tactical basics of tennis, such as strokes, placement and the rules of the game, in an appropriate teaching environment. Each course is unique, as groups of different levels are formed and the coaching method is adapted according to the children’s qualities.

  • Supervision by professionals

    Each course is run by experienced coaches who apply specific teaching methods for young beginners, guaranteeing rapid progress.

  • A structured, fun programme

    The course combines learning and fun through a variety of activities, making the sessions attractive and stimulating for the players.

  • Improving motor skills

    Tennis is an all-round sport that develops young players’ coordination, balance, flexibility and responsiveness, while building their endurance.

  • Encouraging self-confidence

    Through progressive exercises and daily successes, players gain confidence on the court and get a better grasp of the yellow ball, which boosts their motivation.

  • Meetings and friendships

    The courses allow players to make new friends who share the same passion, while learning the values of fair play and team spirit.

  • Exceptional learning environment

    The Mouratoglou Academy in the South of France offers top-of-the-range facilities, with hard and clay courts and secure areas, making it the ideal environment in which to start playing this sport in optimum conditions.

Frequently asked questions

  • From the age of 3, tennis sessions are designed to introduce children to the basics of the sport in a fun way, allowing them to develop their coordination while discovering the pleasure of playing on a court. 

    From the age of 6, they can take part in more structured tennis courses, where they learn the fundamentals of the sport, such as hitting techniques, placement and the rules of the game. These programmes are supervised by experienced coaches, guaranteeing progressive learning adapted to their level.

  • Enrolling your son or daughter in tennis has many benefits for their development, both physically and mentally. Tennis is a complete sport that improves coordination, agility, strength and endurance. By playing regularly, players also develop their motor skills, reflexes and balance. But beyond the physical benefits, the yellow ball is also an excellent way of learning important values such as discipline, respect for the rules and managing competition.

  • By choosing the Mouratoglou Academy, children become part of a unique environment that is both international and cosmopolitan, where they rub shoulders with young people from different backgrounds and cultures. This diversity enriches not only their sporting experience, but also their open-mindedness. 

    The Academy is renowned for training future champions while placing personal development at the heart of its teaching methods. They benefit from the guidance of experienced coaches, who apply methods used with professional players, while developing in world-class facilities.
     

    So by enrolling your son or daughter in tennis at the Mouratoglou Academy, you are offering them high-quality sports training while exposing them to an international environment that is conducive to their overall development.

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