Tom Phanco on Tennis for Kids

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If you have ever tried to play tennis and found yourself discouraged at trying to keep up with everything – the scoring, the rules, trying to hold up your racket and hit that ball that's speeding your way – then think how frustrating it must be if you are a kid!

Luckily, if you love tennis, there is now hope if you want to get your kids interested in the game. Kid's tennis groups are popping up all over the country, making it easy to start this great sport at a young age. So what's the difference between kid's tennis and adult's tennis?

• Age appropriate court sizes. For instance, kids 8 years old and younger play on a court that is 36'x18', whereas kids 11 and up play on a court that is either 78'x27' (for singles) or 78'x36' (for doubles). This means kids have a better chance at hitting the ball, without having to cover a regular-sized court.

• Age-appropriate tennis balls, with lower bouncing balls for younger kids, which means they are easier to hit.

• Smaller racquets so that small hands can grip them more easily.

• Modified rules that still challenge kids, but make the game more fun and easier to learn. All of these changes mean that your kids will have more fun and success when playing, which means they'll be less likely to quit the sport.

Tennis can improve hand-eye coordination, balance, and agility, and it's a great way to build self confidence. If you love tennis, you know that it's also a great workout, a great way to get out of the house, and a great way to have some family fun. Getting your kids involved at a young age means they'll soon love it too.

For more information on tennis for kids, take a look at the homepage of Tom Phanco.