What is the best age for a kid to start playing tennis??

Question

How can I make his tennis lessons fun, so he can enjoy the sport better??...

Answer 1

I think you need to find the right tennis program for him (junior clinics/class).  Most tennis clubs have junior programs that you can put your kid in (some accept kids as young as 5).  Kids have more fun when they can play with kids their age.  Good instruction will also ensure a higher success rate, and kids tend to enjoy things that they are good at.  You should still play with your kid and supplement his lessons, but parents tend to put too much pressure on their kids.   Good tennis programs are fairly expensive, but I think its worth it. When my daughter (1 year old) is old enough, I plan on on putting her in one of these junior programs.  Good luck!

Answer 2

as early as possible if intended to play professionally, (age: 4-5)

if not,

whenever

Answer 3

any age is good if they start young the might lose interest, but have more potential , if they  start older they might not reach full potential, but they will enjoy the sport more. If he starts young he has to have a close friend or sibling to be competitive with. That way he will always have someone pushing him to get better.

Answer 4

5 years old

Answer 5

as young as possible it all depends on the child, but remember you must keep it interesting and fun so the child does not become disinterested as he/she gets older.

Answer 6

I am an instructor for a summer clinic run by my longtime teacher.  They are for beginning and intermediate kids.  The youngest age he typically admits is 5.  Much younger, and the kid really doesn't know what's going on.  We have started a couple kids at 4, but they were very well behaved for their age.

My honest opinion, is that I wouldn't start anybody before age 5, and might possibly wait until 6.  The attention span just isn't quite there, so it's much more work to keep the kids in line.

Keeping them happy and interested it tough.  You have to keep it light on the court.  Make jokes.  Basically, make yourself look stupid, and they'll laugh.  If you are trying to give them instruction on what to do, do it in small steps.  And if they stare at you blankly when you are explaining something, it's probably best to either show them what you mean, or guide their racquet so they feel what you are talking about.

Start small, too.  We start off by lining the kids up on the service line, and tossing the balls to them from the same side of the court.  If the kid knows that in tennis you want the ball to land over the net and in, they'll stay more excited if they actually do that.  Just beware of the kid who tries to hit as hard as possible, right at you.

Good luck!  I know it's easier said than done, but just keep it fun.  If he's not having fun, change what you are doing before he loses all interest.