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Find a Youth Tennis League in Your Area

Finding a youth tennis league is surprisingly difficult in 2024, even as the sport continues to grow in the United States. This list showcases youth tennis leagues across major cities in the United States. Most of the featured junior leagues are run through the USTA’s JTT program.

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5 Best Footwork Drills for Kids Tennis

Footwork is often overlooked by parents and coaches alike. The fact of the matter is learning and enforcing proper footwork is more important for children than older players. By learning proper footwork from a young age, kids will have much more fluid and natural movements when playing tennis competitively. Here are our 5 favorite footwork drills.

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How to Become USPTA Certified

The first actionable step to becoming a professional tennis coach is to get certified through the USPTA, or United States Professional Tennis Association. Here are the requirements for getting certified.

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Tennis Terminology Explained

If you are planning on teaching your child tennis, then you ought to understand basic tennis terminology. Keep this guide to tennis lingo handy in case you need to look something up.

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usta net generation

USTA Net Generation – What is it?

The recently released online platform “Net Generation” aims to help parents get their children involved in tennis. The website is owned by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Here’s everything parents need to know about Net Generation.

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How to Keep Your Child Interested in Tennis

Getting your kids into tennis is the easy part. Children tend to fall in love with the sport shortly after being introduced. Just like other junior sports, however, external factors can lead to a loss of interest. One of the most common questions we receive, is “how to keep them interested?”

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is tennis safe for kids

Is Tennis Safe for Kids?

Is tennis truly safe for kids? Parents ask us this question all the time. Yes, tennis is a “non-contact sport” but are there other risks? Indeed, there are. Here’s what safety concerns you need to be aware of, and how to address them.

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