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Little Players, Big Ideas

Tips from our coaches on raising kids who love to move: fun racket games to play at home, what to expect at that first class, and how play turns into real skills.

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August 24, 2026

Taking Turns Is a Skill, Not a Rule

One ball, two kids, and a meltdown in four seconds. Here is why waiting is so hard for little kids, and four simple ways to practice it at home.

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August 17, 2026

Why Your Child Keeps Missing the Ball, and Why That Is Good News

All those wild swings at thin air are not wasted. Here is what young eyes and bodies are really doing, and four easy ways to help at home.

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August 3, 2026

The Fall Reset: Getting Little Kids Moving Again After Summer

Summer did the work for you. Now the days are shorter and the rug is winning. Five easy ways to rebuild an active routine without adding one more thing to your calendar.

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July 27, 2026

How to Choose a First Paddle or Racket for a Little Kid

Frozen at the wall of sizes and prices? Here is the simple, no-stress way to pick the right racket for a toddler or preschooler, and why lighter always wins.

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July 20, 2026

Why Little Kids Learn More From Games Than Drills

Lines and repeat-after-me drills backfire with young kids. Here is why games sneak in hundreds of practice tries, and how to spot a class built the right way.

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July 13, 2026

First Class Jitters: What to Do When Your Child Clings to Your Leg

The tears at the door are the most normal thing in the world. Here is what really happens in a first class, and the small things that help your child settle in.

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July 10, 2026

What Age Should Kids Start Pickleball, Tennis, or Padel?

Earlier than you think, and with way less pressure than you fear. Here is what readiness actually looks like at every age.

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July 10, 2026

5 Racket Games You Can Play at Home With Your Little One

No court, no net, no problem. Five coach-approved games you can play in the living room with a balloon and anything paddle-shaped.

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