The LTA ratio levels for on-court coaching activity are:
ACTIVITY |
RECOMMENDED MAX RATIO (Coach : Player) |
SPACE |
CONSIDERATIONS |
TOTS (3-4 years) |
1:12 |
· Flexible – not necessarily on tennis courts |
· Assumption parents are providing on court support. 1:4 with no parental support |
U10 Coaching |
1:10 |
· Relevant size tennis court/space for stage |
· Group size can increase using assistants |
11-17 Coaching |
1:12 |
· 2-6 players per court is optimal · Some sessions can exceed this (e.g. cardio tennis) |
· Group size can increase using assistants |
Adult Coaching |
1:12 |
· 2-6 players per court is optimal · Some sessions can exceed this (e.g. cardio tennis) |
· Group size can increase using assistants |
Taster & Intro Sessions/ Schools / Camps / Open Days |
1:16 |
· Flexible – not necessarily on tennis courts |
· Group size can increase using assistants |