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Learn: Playing Tennis with Your Children
Mondays through Sundays. Please check the Web site for updated information.

Playing tennis with your kids and teaching them racquet-to-ball basics can be a rewarding activity, and there’s no need to be a pro to pick up some skills for the court. All you do need is a little help from the PlaySports TV Web site, which offers tips on positioning, footwork and hitting the ball. Also, NYC-based tennis pro Esther Forrester clues parents in with helpful pointers for lessons. First, she reminds moms and dads that even the most high-energy kiddos won’t be able to play for long when learning. Start with shorter sessions – 15 or 30 minutes – and foam balls and a portable net. After you brush up on your skills as an instructor, you’ll need a place to play, of course. Consider Radnor High School in Radnor at 130 King of Prussia Road, as it boasts kid-friendly courts. Alternately, Awbury Recreation Center at Ardleigh Street and east Haines Street features 12 lighted courts and a hitting wall.


Location: Varies; please check the Web site for a complete list.
Type of Event: Adult and child activity
Children's Ages: 3 to 10 years
Cost: Free; *equipment may cost extra if you need to rent or purchase it.

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A list of Philadelphia area tennis courts

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