All Abilities Racket Sports Programs
CORE PHILOSOPHY
The Programs are Built on Three Pillars
Participation First
Every child experiences success and enjoyment
Skill Development
Progressive development of coordination and racket skills
Confidence & Social Inclusion
Sport as a tool for self-esteem, communication, and belonging
All Abilities Tennis™ Program Structure
LEVEL 1 – DISCOVER
Duration: 12 weeks
Session Length: 90 min
FOCUS: Movement and Ball Awareness
GOAL: Children Feel Comfortable on the Court and with Equipment.
Equipment:
• Foam Balls
• Red Tennis Balls
• Short Rackets
• Mini Courts
Skills:
• Catching
• Throwing
• Rolling Balls
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Basic Racket Contact
Activities:
• Ball Balance
• Bounce and Catch
• Target Throwing
• Partner Rolling Games
LEVEL 2 - CONNECT
Duration: 12 weeks
Session Length: 90 min
FOCUS: Racket to Ball Contact
GOAL: Children Experience Successful Hits and Simple Rallies.
Equipment:
• Foam Balls
• Red Tennis Balls
• Short Rackets
• Mini Courts
Skills:
• Self-rally
• Tap-ups
• Controlled hits
• Short rallies
• Basic movement to the ball
Activities:
• Tap-Up Challenge
• Hit Over Mini Net
• Target Hitting
• Cooperative Rally
LEVEL 3 - RALLY
Duration: 12 weeks
Session Length: 90 min
FOCUS: Cooperative Play
GOAL: Children Enjoy Playing with Others
Equipment:
• Foam Balls
• Red Tennis Balls
• Short Rackets
• Mini Courts
Skills:
• Short Rallies with Partner
• Direction Control
• Court Movement
• Simple Scoring
• Basic movement to the ball
Activities:
• Rally Games
• Team Challenges
• Accuracy Targets
• Modified Matches
LEVEL 4 - PLAY
Duration: 12 weeks
Session Length: 90 min
FOCUS: Game Experience
GOAL: Children Feel They Are Real Tennis Players
Skills:
• Serving (Adapted)
• Rallying
• Scoring
• Team Play
Activities:
• Modified Tennis Games
• Doubles Play
• Skill Competitions
• Fun Tournaments
Equipment:
• Foam Balls
• Red Tennis Balls
• Short Rackets
• Mini Courts
All Abilities Pickleball™ Program Structure
Level 1 – Explore & Engage
Duration: 12 weeks
Session Length: 90 min
Participants may:
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be first-time players
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have limited coordination
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require high support
Focus:
• Movement Awareness
• Paddle Familiarity
• Hand - Eye coordination
• Participation
Activities:
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Rolling ball
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Paddle taps
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Catching games
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Movement stations
Goal: Build Comfort and Enjoyment.
Level 2 – Build & Control
Duration: 12 weeks
Session Length: 90 min
Participants can:
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contact the ball consistently sometimes
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follow simple instructions
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stay engaged longer
Focus:
• Paddle control
• Directional hitting
• Movement coordination
Activities:
• Target games
• Partner hitting
• Bounce - hit drills
• Mini rallies
Goal: Develop Consistency and Control.
Level 3 – Connect & Rally
Duration: 12 weeks
Session Length: 90 min
Participants can:
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make consistent paddle contact during short rallies
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rally with a coach or partner
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show improved confidence in rally situations
Focus:
• Rallying
• Movement
• Court awareness
Activities:
• Cooperative rallies
• Doubles movement drills
• Gameplay activities
Goal: Improve Interaction and Rally Skills
Level 4 – Play & Enjoy
Duration: 12 weeks
Session Length: 90 min
Participants can:
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rally more consistently in game -like situations
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understand basic adapted pickleball rules
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participate in simple singles or doubles games
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show confidence and independence on court
Focus:
• Gameplay
• Confidence
• Team work
Activities:
• Adapted games
• Doubles matches
• Team activities
Goal: Play Confidently and Enjoy Social Participation.