Wiggle those hips!
Young children often do not like relays. I came up with the ideal of Wiggle Those Hips one day when music was playing and I was moving my hips to the music. The children could not stop laughing t my dancing abilities. I implemented Wiggles Those Hips into a relay.
Set a cone or basket about 20 yards away. Divide the children into teams and pick a basic skill like bouncing the ball on the racquet. When they run to the cone, they put their racquets and balls down and wiggle their hips. Then they pick up their racquets and balls and return to the line. They love it!
(Originally appeared in ADDvantage magazine, March 1998)
Show me your baby face!
We all want children to have a good time with clinics. Laughing, smiling, and joking around is always a sign kids are having fun. Have you ever played games in which you give the player a second chance? For example when I play a game called “Around the world.” I will give each player a second chance. However, in order for them to get that second chance, they will have to make a baby face. This really works. The parents who are watching the kids get a kick out of it and the players and teachers always laugh.
(Originally appeared in ADDvantage magazine, December 1998)
David Minihan is the author of acclaimed book Coaching Your Tennis Champion
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Director of Tennis at Westwood Tennis Center & Author of 'Coaching Your Tennis Champion'
It CAN BE all fun and games, you know...
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David Minihan
Director of Tennis at Westwood Tennis Center & Author of 'Coaching Your Tennis Champion'
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It CAN BE all fun and games, you know...
It's time to play!
About Me
- David
- David Minihan, Director of Tennis, is in his 11th year of operating Westwood Tennis Center, 2007 USTA Outstanding Facility of the Year. David played his collegiate tennis at the University of Incarnate Word. David is best known for his work with “grass roots” tennis and he has been recognized with many awards by both the USTA district and section. Such awards include 1999 Missouri Valley Outstanding Contributor to USTA Youth Tennis, 1999 and 2000 Oklahoma District Outstanding Contributor to USTA Youth Tennis, 1999 Oklahoma District Excellence in Junior Player Development, 2002 District Outstanding Contributor to USA Team Tennis, 2003 Oklahoma District Excellence in Tennis Programming and 1998 USPTA Oklahoma Professional of the Year. David is also a published writer, most recently publishing “The Player to Watch Program” in Advantage, an international tennis magazine. In addition, David is a national tournament director directing USTA district, sectional and national tournaments. David is also a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) member with a Professional 1 rating. David is married to Lisa and has two daughters, Aspen and Chloe.
1 comment:
Wiggle your hips. What a concept!
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