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"Our jobs are to help parents cultivate an environment that focuses on understanding development of motor skills before technique. At this age, children are still building fundamental skills such as balance, coordination, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness. Because of this, tennis instruction should not prioritize mechanics like swinging the racket over the shoulder. Instead, the focus should be on activities that promote movement and coordination—throwing, catching, rolling balls, running, stopping, and engaging in playful exercises. These foundational skills are essential and will naturally support proper technique as the child grows."![]()
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Karla Noboa writes about the importance of "Mommy and Me" classes, and how the USTA National Tennis Center has used them to help build the right foundation for the youngest aspiring tennis players:
“Mommy & Me”: What’s The Point?
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Our passion for introducing tennis to families at an early age and stage at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center requires a thoughtful, patient, and developmentally appropriate approach. A…