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2 Handed BACKHAND

   

Sing the Backhand Song
Tennis Sports STAR, 

Backhand Grip,
Racket back, 
Hit, Follow through
         


German

Spanish

Chinese

French

Japanese

Korean

 
Ready Position
Backhand Grip 
Two Hands
Hit Ball 
Follow through
to Shoulder
 

 
     
     
     
1 Handed BACKHAND

One Handed Backhand

Tennis Sports STAR, 
Backhand Grip,
Racket back, 
Hit, Follow through.


German

Spanish

Chinese

French

Japanese

Korean

 
Ready Position
Backhand Grip 
One Hand
Hit Ball 
Follow through
to Shoulder

FOREHAND

Sing the Forehand Song
Tennis Sports STAR, 
Forehand Grip,
Racket back, 
Hit, Follow through.


German

Spanish

Chinese

French

Japanese

Korean
Ready Position
Forehand Grip 
Racket Back
Hit Ball 
Follow through
to Shoulder

SERVICE

Sing the Service Song
Tennis Sports STAR, 
Serve up high,
Toss Ball Up, 
Hit, Follow through.


German

Spanish

Chinese

French

Japanese

Korean
Ready Position
Continental Grip 
Toss Ball up
Hit Ball 
Follow through
to
Hip

BACKHAND NETPLAY

Sing the Netplay Song
Tennis Sports STAR, 
Ball on the full,
At the net, 
Stop, Step, Through.


German

Spanish

Chinese

French

Japanese

Korean
Ready Position
Continental Grip 
Short Back Swing
Hit Ball 
Follow through
to
Target

FOREHAND NETPLAY

Play the Netplay Song
Tennis Sports STAR, 
Ball on the full,
At the net, 
Stop, Step, Through.


German

Spanish

Chinese

French

Japanese

Korean
Ready Position
Continental Grip 
Stop Step
Hit Ball 
Follow through
to
Target


                  

OVERHEAD

Sing the Overhead Song
Tennis Sports STAR, 
Ball on the full,
At the net, 
Stop, Step, Through.


German

Spanish

Chinese

French

Japanese

Korean
Ready Position
Continental Grip 
Stop Step
Hit Ball 
Follow through
to
Hip


                 

Play the Game - Tennis 
The International Tennis Federation regulates the Rules of Tennis.  These rules are available on the ITF website, please go to the ITF website for a complete version of the Rules of Tennis. http://www.itftennis.com  

 

What is your grade?


Where to Play
Tennis STAR plays at AJH Sports, Marsfield
and Sydney Olympic Park.
Andrew Hill 0418-406921
www.ajhsports.com.au
 


TCA Website for Australia's Best Tennis Coaches
Tennis Coaches Australia - NSW

A Tennis STAR moment
 

  Tennis STARS Profiles


Lleyton Hewitt
Birthdate:
24-Feb-81
Birthplace:
Adelaide, Australia
Height:
5'11'' (180 cm)
Weight:
170 lbs (77 kg)
Plays:
Right-handed
Turned Pro:
1998

Samantha Stoser
Birthdate March 30, 1984
Height 172cm
Birthplace: Brisbane
Plays: right-handed

Todd Woodbridge
Birthdate:
2-Apr-71
Birthplace:
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Height:
5'10'' (177 cm)
Weight:
165 lbs (75 kg)
Plays:
Right-handed
Turned Pro:
1988

Renee Stubbs
Born:  March 26, 1971
Height 178cm
Birthplace:  Sydney
Plays: Right handed

 For more player profiles - http://www.atptennis.com/en/players.htm

Extras

Tennis STAR is part of the Sport STAR educational program 
This is a free program aimed at helping kids learn and play tennis
Tennis STAR is welcome in schools as it provides a positive learning experience
Tennis STAR is a TCA NSW initiative to assist coaches with grass-roots development
Tennis STAR is an exclusive product of TCA NSW
TCA NSW coaches are welcome in schools to provide this program


Coaches visit the school and motivate the students to visit their courts as a pathway to Sydney Olympic Park. Tennis STAR will present students with awards on the day followed by attendance at STAR Day.

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The Tennis Star Chart is supported by the following Racquet Companies in Australia.

Check  your Local Tennis Coach for your Star Rating - 

GRADING STICKER

A Sports STAR grading sticker is placed on a players racquet to indicate their current grade.

An example of tennis ratings - http://www.ajhsports.com.au/ajhresultstennisgrades.htm

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