I do not find that to be the case. I have coached some amazing 6 year olds. The 'hardies' as many call the regular balls wear their arms out quickly. The best kids also hit through softer balls like the Penn T.I.P. a lot better. There is no need for a 6 year old to hit a regular ball yet.
Actually, matches for little kids are worthless. They learn much better with fun games and drills. The goal is getting better, match resuslts for under 12s are meaningless. Kids like Agassi, etc. didn't play matches until 12 plus years old.
Actually, the soft balls are way better. Not only is there less stress, but it allows the kids to hit through the ball. See how this boy is swinging full speed, hitting through the ball at full power. That will translate well when he gets older. Compare that to young kids who hit regular balls. They half swing and barely put any power behind it. They concentrate on bunting the ball back to the coach they are hitting with. Their strokes are very flawed and weak as they get older.
Wow that's impressive. And this vid is 2 years old. Imagine how much better he is now at 8.
A550RGY 1 year ago
are there anymore videos of this kid?
YarpBarp09 2 years ago
Pfft. Jan Silva would destroy him.
dodododa 2 years ago
Jan silva is also much older :)
kennethfraipont 2 years ago
Bjr, je suis de Bruxelles c'est pour savoir il s'entraine combien d'heures depuis quand merci.
J'ai mis 1 video de ma fille.
MOMO1030BXLCAROLO 3 years ago
Bonjour, je suis de Bruxelles ma fille joue depuis 8 mois, 2 heures semaines en cours collectifs.
Elle a juste 6 ans elle vient de participer a un tournoi et a gagnée le votre joue depuis longtemps et combien d'heures?
Il joue bien en tout cas et il s'entraine ou?
je vais mettre 1 video de son tournoi.
MOMO1030BXLCAROLO 3 years ago
Nice.
shark8789 3 years ago
im 10 and he would probably,maybe beat me.
V10IS 3 years ago
hes awesome
Nefinity 3 years ago
I do not find that to be the case. I have coached some amazing 6 year olds. The 'hardies' as many call the regular balls wear their arms out quickly. The best kids also hit through softer balls like the Penn T.I.P. a lot better. There is no need for a 6 year old to hit a regular ball yet.
powercise 3 years ago
OK, when your amazing kids are ready for a match, please let me know.
D180562 2 years ago
Actually, matches for little kids are worthless. They learn much better with fun games and drills. The goal is getting better, match resuslts for under 12s are meaningless. Kids like Agassi, etc. didn't play matches until 12 plus years old.
powercise 2 years ago
Actually, the soft balls are way better. Not only is there less stress, but it allows the kids to hit through the ball. See how this boy is swinging full speed, hitting through the ball at full power. That will translate well when he gets older. Compare that to young kids who hit regular balls. They half swing and barely put any power behind it. They concentrate on bunting the ball back to the coach they are hitting with. Their strokes are very flawed and weak as they get older.
powercise 3 years ago
Good player! Have a look to my son videos:
"Mattia from Trento (Italy) playing tennis 6 yrs old" and the others too.
Bye
bernietn1962 3 years ago
Sometimes he looks a bit flat footed but the forehand swings looks very fluent. Good stuff.
clutzerz101 3 years ago
what brand of ball did the coach use?
slappy0077 3 years ago