KIDS-STRENGTH - HOW TO DO IT!
WHAT IS KIDS-STRENGTH? The approach to THIS TYPE OF ACTIVITY for kids is very different to the approach for grown-ups. They are NOT mini adults! Use body weight activities, medicine balls, light resistance tubing, Swiss balls and low boxes can be used as a regular part of their weekly training program. Change your thought patterns and look at this time as a fantastic opportunity to not only help them gain some strength, but also increased body control which will help them prepare for the next stages of training when they are a bit older.
Look at the picture opposite - climbing frames are a great way to build upper body strength!
The fun part of training at this age is using pretty much anything that exposes them to a weight bearing environment. Here Are Some Ideas! Do races or any activities that require crawling, climbing, dragging, pulling each other, pushing each other (e.g. wheelbarrows), tug-o-war, jumping, and throwing medicine balls for distance, accuracy, and touch.
These are a great foundation you are laying for future development.
So to get your kids tennis training on the right tracks! Let them do what comes natural to them!
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