This section of the web site includes an array of tools to be used by teaching professionals, parents and children in developing a lifetime of tennis skills.

Several factors make USPTA Little Tennis a very positive activity for children. It introduces them to a sport that provides the aerobic activity and the strength building benefits essential to a healthy lifestyle. Studies indicate that the time children spend watching television continues to increase. Not surprising is a corresponding greater incidence of childhood obesity.

Schools, due in part to budgetary decreases, have reduced or eliminated physical education classes. More than ever children need to learn basic motor skills and the basics of motor development are thoroughly covered in every successful Little Tennis program. Most of the skills a child will possess as an adult will be developed between ages 3 and 10. These skills include walking, running, hopping, jumping, skipping, catching, throwing, kicking and striking.

Little Tennis develops all of these skills in addition to introducing children to beginner leagues and other playing activities.