We highly value our club atmosphere and this is why we nurture it. We promote the game of tennis, we respect differences and we believe in every member of our club. The TOP SPIN Tennis Club was born out of pure love for tennis. Whatever the involvement, we have travelled every road - from parents and children to ATP and WTA players, from students, coaches, and tournament organizers to an ATP Europe Board member.

Our results and 25 years of experience in the world of tennis are sufficient testimony of our work. We will be happy to share it with you!

OFFICE
Tennis Club Top Spin
Jurkovićeva 17
10000 Zagreb
CROATIA
tel: + 385 (0)1 369 3690
fax: +385 (0)1 363 4733
e-mail: office at topspin dot hr
OIB 64146328841

COACHES
Tennis Club Top Spin
ŠRC Šalata
Schlosserove stube 2, Zagreb
Courts: 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (Centre Court)

COURT RENTAL:
+ 385 (0)98 41 75 31

Why is it important to begin this way?

Children get to know the game in a fun way, which makes it easy for them to develop proper technique and tactics, as well as a love for the sport. Using the slower balls helps children to develop techniques and to be able to implement advanced tactics, which in most cases cannot be performed using fast balls on the full court.
We have 3 stages of children's tennis, each of them are played with different balls: red (level 1), orange (level 2) and green (level 3).

Progressing from red, to orange, to green

It is very important that children only progress to the next programme stage when they have learnt how to control the ball and implement the mastered serving techniques. If they move too soon, then they may develop poor techniques and lose confidence and interest in tennis.

Parents should understand that learning to play the game of tennis is a gradual process in which they should encourage their child to become more independent. Parents should focus on their child's development, on their performance, and most importantly, on their enjoyment, rather than on their results in tournaments.

Support

• Allow the children to play in the appropriate stage of the programme so that they can gain confidence and enjoy playing and competing in the game.
• It is best not to watch every match that the child plays so as not to place additional pressure on the children.
• Stick to your role as the parent and do not try to become the coach.
• Be aware of the child's capabilities and avoid comparing them with other players.
• Results are not so important in their development.

Encourage

• Encourage good behaviour in lessons and matches.
• Do not tolerate bad behaviour, cheating and bad manners.
• Encourage the child to become independent. Avoid making them too dependent on you.
• Focus on effort instead of results. Never ask "Did you win?" Instead, it is better to ask "How did you play?" or "Did you have fun?"

Respect

• Help the children to understand why they have to respect the rules, opponents, their parents, umpires, coaches and all others involved in tennis.
• Players should applaud every good move of their opponents.
• The child's coach is an expert and they should be respected and appreciated by you.