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| 09 Aug 2005 | |
| ITN On Court Assessments for ITN 10.3 -10.1 |
Introduction
ITN on-court assessment at 10.3-10.1
ITN can be used as a marketing tool to encourage more players to play tennis
ITN can help starter players to find other playing partners of similar ability, thus encouraging them to play and compete more
ITN can help players to gauge their improvement over time, thus adding a motivational element to their game
ITN assessments will provide feedback to starter players on areas of strength and weakness. These can be discussed with a coach as a means of developing areas of the players’ game
The worldwide success of ITN since its’ launch in 2003 can be replicated at starter level by the use of similar but simplified on-court assessments for starter players.
Who is it for?
Young children learning to play through Mini Tennis
Older juniors and adults who are learning to play, but who lack the confidence and ability to play on a full court with a normal ball
Key principles
ITN on-court assessments for 10.3-10.1 can provide motivation and feedback to the player and coach. Scores will provide player and coach with a guide on whether the player is using the correct ball and court size for their ability, or whether they need to move up or down.
The on-court assessments should be done on different court sizes to make the game easier to play for starter players. Different court sizes can be marked easily and quickly with the use of a few lines or markers.
Where possible, different balls should be used for the on-court assessments.
10.1 should be done on a full court. A green ball is the preferred ball for 10.3 assessments, but an orange ball could be used.
The power area used on the ITN is not included at ITN 10.3-10.1, on the basis of strength of juniors, and that consistency rather than power should be emphasised at starter level.
How to set up an assessment
Set up the appropriate courts for 10.3, 10.2 or 10.1 assessments
Each level involves 16 balls, covering serve, groundstrokes and volleys
Mobility tests remain the same as in the original on-court assessments
Scores are taken in the usual way, and would provide feedback to the player and coach on the best level at which to play (ie to move down, stay at same level, or move up)
Each assessment level has a recommended tournament format which coaches could use to encourage more players to play/compete at a level that suits them
Adults start at ITN10.2, whilst young children should start at ITN 10.3. Other players may start at either 10.3 or 10.2, based on their ability and the assessors discretion.
Conduct your assessments, and give each player their ITN. Players can be given ITN certificates which can be downloaded from www.itftennis.com/itn
When all the players in the group have their ITN, organise them according to their ITN. Using the 3 competition formats suggested, set up competitions for players at ITN 10.3, 10.2 and 10.1
Click on this link to learn How to conduct ITN On Court Assessment Starter Days for ITN 10.3 -10.1
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