ASM Junior Helsinki Holiday Tennis Camp (ages 5-17)
ASM Tennis Academy Finland
ASM Junior Helsinki Holiday Tennis Camp (ages 5-17)
ASM Junior Helsinki Holiday Tennis Camp (ages 5-17)
The Tennis Camp will be based indoors at the Mandatum Tennis Center. Dates are listed below. We will also be exploring nature at the Mustikkamaa park, offering great fun options of tennis, outdoor activities, and picnics for campers. The camp will be taught in English with multilingual coaches.
Program activities include tennis instruction, friendly and supportive instructors, on-court demos and drills, indoor and outdoor activities (football field, nature of Mustikkamaa), competitive matches with prizes, tennis-centered on-court games, written evaluations for each camper, and an award ceremony.
Dates:
Session 1: 16-20 October
Session 2: 18-22 December
Time:
9:30 – 13:00
Ages:
5-17 years of age
Cost:
Early bird registration (before or on 7 October, 2023): 285 euro each session. After 7 Octobe,r 325 euro.
Location:
Mandatum Center located at Kulosaarentie 2, 00570 Helsinki, Finland.
What to bring/wear: tennis appropriate attire (tennis shoes, sport clothing), age-appropriate tennis racket, water bottle, sunscreen, snack, lunch.
*Number of spaces is limited.
*An ASM Club Membership is required for each participant registering for this camp.
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COURT SIZE: 36’
At this stage players will learn the basics of the game - How to score, rally, and serve, as well as understanding how to win and lose points. Advanced red ball players will begin to learn technical awareness and court tactics. Red ball players at this level are able to begin matches on the smaller court sizes.
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Orange Ball Court Size: 60’
At this stage, players have already learned the basic techniques of the game and are ready to develop more consistency and specific technique in their stokes. With developments in physical control and coordination, players will be challenged to cover the larger court size and to direct the ball away from the opponent. More focus will be placed on learning the tactics of the game, anticipating ball movements, and incorporating ball spin. Serving and return of serve are covered at a more advanced level. -
COURT SIZE: 78’
At this stage, players will be getting used to the increased physical demands of covering a full-sized court while still using slower moving green balls. Players will be instructed in more advanced use of angles, spin, depth control, attacking and defending, and moving the opponent around the court. Additionally, the player will learn the tactic of learning to gauge the opponent's strengths and weaknesses.
