After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 31 week 6

Hello everyone. Week 6 at AISB soi 31 campus. Full turn out of children and had a great time! Today we started with our forehand and backhand rotation drill followed by a groundstroke, short-ball, and volley exercise to introduce the volley. At the end we finished with a singles 'champion and challenger game' first to two points. We had everyone start with a bounce hit serve!

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

"Every single day is another chance to learn something new!"

Happy Chinese New Year 2015

Happy Chinese New Year! "Gong Xi Fa Cai" (Mandarin) & "Gong Hey Fat Choy" (Cantonese). This year is the year of the goat (sheep).   Did you know it is the worlds largest annual migration of 2.8 billion people travelling across China to make it back to their families known as chun yun? 

Have a Wonderful New Year Celebration!! 

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

"Wishing all a safe and happy holiday from APF Academies!"

After School Junior Tennis @ AISB Soi 20 week 6

Hello everyone, week six at AISB soi 20 after school tennis. Today we went straight into the forehand and backhand on the main court, while some children practiced bounce hit bounce catch off to the side. As we got into the game we played 1/2 the court. Explaining half court and the concept of keeping the ball in play is the challenge. We will keep on playing! Stayed tuned for next week!


a few additional pictures of the set up we used today

Staff Introduction:

　 Shinichi George Kidera  APF ACADEMIES COACH

Happy New 2015 Year! All the best to all! What are your goals for this new year. I'd like to run another full marathon again and get into gymnastics training. Of course, keep up with my tennis game!