Practical Workshops and Certifications at
SYSTEM- 9 TENNIS
One-day practical courses for club coaches and volunteers
At SYSTEM- 9 TENNIS we deliver focused one-day workshops designed specifically for club coaches and players and parents. Each session combines practical coaching techniques, player development planning, match strategy and game-based coaching tailored to tennis environments.
Workshops emphasise hands-on practice, peer coaching and live feedback so participants leave with immediate, usable skills for session delivery and player progression. Optional assessed elements are available to provide a S9 certificate of completion suitable for CPD records and club evidence of training.
Courses are structured to support improving club provision and to boost confidence when delivering safe, engaging tennis activity; we offer in-centre delivery worldwide on-site at your club to suit local needs. To discuss upcoming dates, bespoke content or group bookings, please contact us and our team will advise on availability and next steps.
SYSTEM- 9 CPD WORKSHOPS
Browse a curated selection of photographs from SYSTEM9TENNIS workshops and course sessions held at club venues. Images focus on practical drills, coach-led demonstrations and group assessments, showing the collaborative, hands-on nature of our training. Each photo captures real coaching exchanges and learning in action, illustrating how our methodology is applied in live coaching environments.
RED BALL
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- Understand Red Ball Competencies
- place any red ball group into the right stage
- deliver each stage’s teaching points and completion criteria
- coach percentage tactics using the A–D zones
- design their own games with suitable scoring
- plan a full term using mission cards and the planning templates
Orange Ball
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- Understand Orange Ball Competencies
- bridge players from red to orange
- coach the new orange skills on the check sheet
- use discovery questions to build the “tennis mind”
- plan a 12-week term using the term programmes
Green Ball
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- Undetstand Green Ball Competencies
- run any set play through the fed → live → co-operative → competition progression
- build a player’s own “what shot when” court
- deliver the 12-week psychology programme alongside the main lessons
- use the player-profiling forms to plan for each player
Yellow Ball
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- Understand Yellow Ball Competencies
- set up a yellow ball programme, including the contract, player profile and goal setting
- run purposeful hitting sessions and situational practices
- teach doubles roles and options
- run competition formats that feed team selection
- use the Heatmap and ServeMap to set goals
Scoring Systems and Games
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- deliver the 10-phase session framework
- match each scoring system to the right SYSTEM-9 stage
- run games with cones, pegs, spots, hoops, dice and cards
- invent their own games on the spot
- plan a 7-week rotation of scoring systems
Singles Tactics
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- run any set play through its 3 steps: drill → score progression → point play
- use the rotation tables for groups of 4 and for 2v2
- coach the tactical aims of all 5 game situations
- turn scorecards into a strengths and weaknesses profile for each player
Doubles Tactics
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- teach the 3 doubles concepts and the 4 net positions
- coach the 6 serve plays (3 deuce, 3 ad) and the server’s partner’s role on each
- choose formations and sides for a partnership
- train every return type
- chart a doubles match and turn it into a game plan
Patterns of Play
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- run all 9 pattern stages through the 3-stage progression
- control the ball as a hitting partner
- help each player find their strongest plays
- plan individual lesson blocks that tie into a player’s development plan
Find the Hole
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- teach the Detective Framework: Look → Test → Confirm → Exploit
- run the scouting tests for all 9 stages
- control feeds so each test changes only one thing at a time
- coach players to turn what they’ve found into a Three-Line Plan and a match-day routine
Basic Tennis Psychology
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- deliver the 12-week programme as a weekly theme alongside normal lessons
- use questioning between points
- teach breathing, body language, self-talk and routines
- use the score-start games to create pressure
- explain playing by the score
Play Free
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- explain the 7 Stars as the “human architecture” of performance
- spot the signs of a low-safety, disconnected environment
- use autonomy-supportive and significance-building language on court
- build choice and reflection into lessons
- use the companion workbook with players
Rotations
Learning outcomes: by the end, coaches can:
- apply the 3 laws (Flow, Purpose, Visibility) and the 7-question checklist
- run a rotation for any group size from 2 to 32
- add the Psychology Layer and player roles
- fix common rotation problems as they happen
- design their own rotations from the templates
Get in Touch
Use our simple contact form to enquire about hosting CPD workshops or booking a certification day with SYSTEM9TENNIS in Ingatestone. Provide your club name, preferred dates, intended audience and any special requirements. For a quicker, more accurate reply please also include preferred session times, estimated number of attendees, court surface (artificial clay, hard, grass) and whether you require indoor space or additional equipment. If this is a CPD workshop, tell us whether the audience is club coaches, volunteers, junior programme leaders or performance players so we can tailor the content and practical tasks. Our team will respond with availability, pricing and tailored suggestions to ensure a smooth, practical session. We typically reply within three working days and may propose alternative dates or a bespoke session outline to fit your club calendar. SYSTEM9TENNIS delivers hands‑on, coach‑led sessions on site in Ingatestone and nearby clubs; if you have access or parking notes, please add these in your message to help our planning. Complete the contact form with the details above and a member of the SYSTEM9TENNIS team will be in touch to confirm arrangements and next steps.