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.
Balloon Bop, indoor Puddle Jump, Sock Toss, Hallway Rally and four more. Five minutes each, nothing to buy, works in an apartment.
Read the post →Eight party games for two kids or twelve, with a balloon, paper plates and a laundry basket. Three minutes each, and the paddle is the party favor.
Read the post →Balloons, foam balls, painter’s tape, a paper plate paddle kit, Racky’s Play Pack and five more. Picked the way we pick things for class.
Read the post →Snowball Toss, Balloon Snowflake, Sled Pull and five more. No screen, nothing to buy, five minutes each.
Read the post →Balloon Bop, Alligator Catch, Sock Toss and five more, all playable from a chair or couch. Five minutes each, nothing to buy.
Read the post →A free game-a-day countdown, 24 little notes, the sock advent, library books and more. Two to five minutes a day, no sugar.
Read the post →A two-minute craft with a paint stick and tape, plus five balloon games that work the moment the tape is on.
Read the post →Balloons, a first paddle, foam balls, Racky’s Play Pack and more. A gift guide for little ones who never sit still, most ideas under $25.
Read the post →Rainy or chilly? Five easy indoor games with a balloon, a pillow and a hallway that keep little players moving and smiling.
Read the post →Balance is the base for every swing. Four giggly games with a paddle that help little players feel steady on their feet.
Read the post →Light, short and paired with a soft ball: the sizes, weights and toddler-size paddles we tell parents to look for.
Read the post →Leaves, pumpkins and breezy days make fall the perfect time for racket games at home. Here are four easy ones to try this week.
Read the post →Your child loves the game for three minutes, then wanders off to explore. That is how little kids play. Here is why it happens and four easy ways to keep racket play fun.
Read the post →Three sports on the sign-up sheet? Here is the simple way to think about a first racket sport, and why the choice matters less than you think.
Read the post →The fastest-growing sport in America works for little kids too, if you change the order. What age to start, what to buy, and three games to try this week.
Read the post →At two, it is all balloons and giggles, and that's the point. What really happens in a toddler tennis class, minute by minute, and how to tell if your two year old is ready.
Read the post →The best toddler classes are built just for little ones. Five things a great one does, three happy signs, and the questions to ask before you sign up.
Read the post →Padel is the racket sport your kids will be playing in ten years. What it is, how it's different from tennis and pickleball, and how little ones get ready for it now.
Read the post →A coach says "freeze" and your child turns into a happy little statue. Here is what is really going on, and four coach habits you can use in your kitchen.
Read the post →Your toddler swings lefty, then righty, then with both hands. That is normal and it is good news. Here is when kids settle on a side and how to play along at home.
Read the post →Little players love to try big things. Here are five simple phrases that turn "I can't" into "not yet," and one easy swap to try.
Read the post →One ball, two kids, and a big new skill. Here is how little kids learn to wait, and four simple ways to practice it at home.
Read the post →All those big swings are real practice. Here is what young eyes and bodies are really doing, and four easy ways to help at home.
Read the post →Summer did the work for you. Now fall brings its own fun. Five easy ways to build an active routine without adding one more thing to your calendar.
Read the post →Shopping for a first racket? Here is the simple, easy way to pick the right racket for a toddler or preschooler, and why lighter always wins.
Read the post →Little kids learn best when they are playing. Here is why games sneak in hundreds of practice tries, and what a games-first class looks like.
Read the post →Taking a few minutes to warm up is 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.
Read the post →Earlier than you think, and with way more fun than you expect. Here is what readiness actually looks like at every age.
Read the post →Your living room is the perfect court. Five coach-approved games you can play at home with a balloon and anything paddle-shaped.
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