Development

Success Story from Central Karoo

In 2019, WCTF embarked on a development programme in the Central Karoo that focused on modified tennis in primary school and reviving adult social tennis. 
61 learners with ages ranging from 10 to 15 years, 8 teachers and 6 DCAS mod-coaches attended the training a 1 day training session.
The coaches were asked to identify the areas they are struggling with which were gradually discussed, slowly illustrated, demonstrated, practiced, and put into a game situation. A classical lesson which includes introduction, safety, warm-up, organisation, demonstration, explanation and attending to some skills while encouraging fun and enjoyment and team games. 
Modified league was activated in Beaufort West, talented players were “promoted” to formal tennis. A team were developed to participate in the WCTF mainstream events and in 2024 a team participated in the TSA/WC BNP Rising Star event.