1. LEARN TENNIS F.A.S.T. Fun Adult Starter Tennis (Quickstart for adults) Wayne Elderton Head of Coaching Development & Certification - BC

2. QUESTION “What are the contributing factors to starter players not having fun in lessons and continuing to further levels of play?”  Around the world an average 70% drop-out rate

3. LEARN TENNIS F.A.S.T.  This presentation will cover a successful example of a program that introduces tennis to beginner players. The Fun Adult Starter Tennis program has been used to gain a 70% retention rate. It is based on using ‘Progressive Tennis’ (Quickstart) with modified courts and balls.  Outcome: Presentation participants will learn basic principles of Progressive Tennis that accelerate learning in adults and see how the FAST program is structured and implemented

4. Program Principles  Contrast: Tradition ‘stroke’ teaching vs using a Game-based Approach  Employ ‘Progressive Tennis’  Organize for maximum repetition and participation (enjoyment & improvement)  Lead into League play

5. Lesson #1:  Introduce skills on a RED Court (36 foot) RED COURT TENNIS

6. Lesson #1:  Introduce the ‘essence’ of tennis Two players who serve, rally, score across the net (singles) The world’s 2 nd best tennis drill Movement cycle  Introduce basic play skills using RED Court (36 foot) Self-rally Partner rally (no net) Partner Rally (over net) Play Red Court Tennis

7. Development Principles  Tactical Development Keep the ball in play by consistently being able to send a neutral ball with medium arc and speed.  Technical Development Fundamentals Grip/Set-up/Impact Point/Hitting Zone/Recovery PAS Principles Path of Racquet/Angle/Speed

8. Development Principles  Use a cooperative format  Empower players to practise with each other  Train ‘adaptive’ reception skills  Use the ‘Accordion’ process Rally Grip practise Set-up practise Impact Point practise Hitting Zone practise Recovery practise

9. Lesson 2:  Refine skills from Service line to service line and introduce an Orange Low-compression ball

10. Lesson #3:  Refine skills on an Orange Court ORANGE COURT TENNIS

11. Lesson #4:  Introduce play on a Green Court GREEN COURT TENNIS

12. Green Court League  Doubles  Round Robin format  Coach runs sessions  No scores recorded

13. Resources  www.acecoach.com www.acecoach.com FAST Manual Tennis Canada ½ Court DVD  USTA Quickstart resources