Royal Russell School

Today is all about fun, building confidence, and introducing core tennis concepts like the athletic ready position, stroke consistency, and basic serve and return. Designed with Jamie Murray, these sessions are interactive, supportive, and engaging.

08:45 - 09:15 AM | Meet & Registration
On arrival, children will be welcomed by our friendly coaching team and guided to their designated age groups. This is also the perfect time for parents to ask any last-minute questions and for children to settle in before the fun begins.

09:15 - 09:30 | Physical Warm-Up
Activities include ‘Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cone’, ‘Numbers Game’ and ‘React and Go’ – all designed to improve reaction times, footwork, and listening skills. A fun and energetic start to the day!

09:30 - 09:45 | Racket Warm-Up
‘Tap Up Tennis’, ‘Bluff’, and ‘Rally and Go’ encourage players to find rhythm, balance, and racket control. Emphasis is on creating a consistent contact point and breathing through the shot to reduce tension.

09:45 - 11:15 | Stroke Development
Sessions include ‘Hit and Move’, ‘Rally Challenge’, and ‘Deep, Middle, Short’. Players learn to control shot depth, direction, and rally under pressure. Focus is on planning, recovery, and consistent shot-making.

11:15 - 11:45 | Introduction to Points - Champs & Challengers
‘Hustle Wide’ games bring tactical awareness and fitness together. Players react quickly to positional feeds and then compete in live points. Great for building competitive instincts in a fun environment.

11:45 - 12:45 | Lunch
A chance to recharge with a packed lunch in a shaded rest area. Children will eat with their age groups under the supervision of our team, with relaxed social time and optional calm activities to reset for the afternoon.
The tennis courts are available during this time for free play.

12:45 - 13:45 | Let’s Get Moving
A series of cooperative and competitive activities such as ‘Rally & Touch’, ‘Rally & Swap’, and ‘Feed and Go’. These games build teamwork, consistency, and movement awareness.

13:45 - 14:45 | Serve and Return
Fun drills like ‘Serve and Move’, ‘Serve and Play’, and ‘Serve and Switch’ help players build serving technique and improve return reaction. A great foundation for match play.

14:45 - 15:15 | Games
The day ends with ‘Waves’ and ‘Tennis Cricket’ – high-energy, team-based games to finish with lots of laughs and excitement. A great way to reflect on the day’s learning in a relaxed environment.

15:15 - 15:30 | Collection & Stretch
A calm end to a busy day. Children wind down with a short yoga session, guided mindfulness and time to reflect on what they’ve enjoyed and achieved. Parents are welcome to collect any time during this window.
Please note, any collection after 15:30 will incur a late collection fee.

Today’s focus is on volleying, match situations, and improving doubles awareness. Players are challenged to apply what they’ve learned through fun, structured competition and purposeful drills.

08:45 - 09:15 AM | Meet & Registration
On arrival, children will be welcomed by our friendly coaching team and guided to their designated age groups. This is also the perfect time for parents to ask any last-minute questions and for children to settle in before the fun begins.

09:15 - 09:30 | Physical Warm-Up – Introducing Footwork
Activities like ‘The W Run’, ‘The W Run with Ball’, and ‘Run & Track’ help improve agility, balance, and movement coordination. Fun ways to prepare the body and brain for tennis.

09:30 - 10:30 | Racket Warm-Up – Set to Send
Players develop their coordination with drills like ‘Throw and Catch’, ‘Hit and Catch’, and ‘Touch and Feed’. These build setup positioning, balance, and consistency when under pressure.

10:30 - 11:45 | Move and Compete – Champs and Challengers
In ‘Backwards Back’, ‘Lob Feed’, and ‘Hit and Switch’, players learn to recover from deep balls, deal with pressure situations, and work as a team. The emphasis is on dynamic balance and tactical decision-making.

11:45 - 12:45 | Lunch
A chance to recharge with a packed lunch in a shaded rest area. Children will eat with their age groups under the supervision of our team, with relaxed social time and optional calm activities to reset for the afternoon.
The tennis courts are available during this time for free play.

12:45 - 14:00 | Net Play – Owning the Net
Players practise volleying with drills like ‘Two Touch’, ‘Volley & Recover’, and ‘Approach & Volley’. These help develop awareness at the net, positioning, and effective shot choices.

14:00 - 15:15 | Match Play Situations – Introduction to Doubles
Sessions include ‘Wipers’, ‘Doubles Returners’, ‘Doubles Servers’, and ‘Doubles Champs’. Players apply their skills in realistic match situations. The day ends with ‘Beat the Coach’, where players test themselves against the pros!

15:15 - 15:30 | Collection & Stretch
A calm end to a busy day. Children wind down with a short yoga/stretch session, guided mindfulness and time to reflect on what they’ve enjoyed and achieved. Parents are welcome to collect any time during this window.
Please note, any collection after 15:30 will incur a late collection fee.

The final day of the programme is focused on putting everything together in a fun and competitive team environment. Playing as part of a team really makes for an exciting experience.

08:45 - 09:15 AM | Meet & Registration
On arrival, children will be welcomed by our friendly coaching team and guided to their designated age groups. This is also the perfect time for parents to ask any last-minute questions and for children to settle in before the fun begins.

09:15 - 09:30 | Team Warm Up
You'll be split into your designated team, with your coach as a team captain. It's a chance to build a rapport with your team mates and get ready for the battle to ensue!

09:30 - 11:45 | Bullseye Battle
It's simple - every target you hit counts for your team! Non-stop playing focusing on all the various shots. Oh... did we mention music as well!

11:45 - 12:45 | Lunch
A chance to recharge with a packed lunch in a shaded rest area. Children will eat with their age groups under the supervision of our team, with relaxed social time and optional calm activities to reset for the afternoon.
The tennis courts are available during this time for free play.

12:45 - 15:00 | Team Play - Real Live Points
Now it's all about team games. Everything from triples to singles player and even a 1 point world championship! Compete hard for your team to earn the maximum points!

15:00 - 15:15 | Presentation
With some Active Away merchandise on offer for the winners (think bags, towels, sweatbands and more!) as well as certificates for all attendees, this is the perfect way to round off the camp. Don't forget a photo with your coaches!

15:15 - 15:30 | Collection & Stretch
A calm end to a busy day. Children wind down with a short yoga/stretch session, guided mindfulness and time to reflect on what they’ve enjoyed and achieved. Parents are welcome to collect any time during this window.
Please note, any collection after 15:30 will incur a late collection fee.