What is SMART Tennis? It’s a revolutionary way to help kids grow confident, active, and resilient — by teaching tennis and life skills at the same time.
Tennis is one of the best sports for developing:
- focus and hand-eye coordination
- balance and movement skills
- independent thinking and decision making
- patience and self-discipline
However, it doesn’t start easy. Most kids struggle in the beginning — balls fly off the racket, rallies barely start, and progress can feel slow.
But that’s the point.
Just like karate is known for building discipline…
In the same way, tennis helps kids build resilience.
Tennis teaches kids how to stick with hard things, push through frustration, and succeed through their own effort.
It’s the ultimate confidence builder.
How SMART Tennis™ Solves the Early Learning Problem
This is where SMART Tennis™ makes all the difference.
Instead of months of isolated drills before playing, we believe kids should jump into the game from day one.
We believe they should learn by playing the game from day one.
The SMART Tennis™ system gives kids:
- A safe, supportive framework to play the real game
- The ability to learn rules + game awareness early
- A natural introduction to the key pillars:
- Strategy
- Movement
- Angles
- Rallies
- Technique
Instead of frustration, kids experience small wins that keep them coming back excited to improve.
They still go through the hard stuff… but they do it with:
- The proper foundation
- The right tools
- A system that helps them solve challenges and grow independently
This is learning the way kids were meant to learn — through play, problem-solving, and repetition in a supportive environment.
The Exclusive SMART Racket™ (Patent Pending)
At the heart of the SMART Tennis™ experience is our exclusive, patent-pending SMART Racket™ — available only through Tennis Time Academies and our official store.
Here’s why it’s the perfect training tool for beginners:
- Lightweight and soft-touch for comfort and safety
- Slower ball rebound for better control
- Enlarged sweet spot to help kids hit more effectively
- Safe for indoor or outdoor use
- Adjustable features to grow with your child’s development
In short, it’s the “training wheels for tennis,” helping kids gain the confidence and control needed to enjoy the game and grow their skills.
Play Together. Grow Together.
One of the best things about SMART Tennis™ is how it brings families together.
You can:
- Rally in the driveway, backyard, or living room
- Use it as a homeschool PE activity
- Play indoors or outdoors, solo or with friends
- Involve siblings, grandparents, or parents — no experience needed!
This turns learning into shared quality time — and builds lasting confidence, coordination, and resilience.
Our Most Popular Tools for Parents + Families
To make getting started easy, we offer these official SMART Tennis™ resources:
SMART Tennis Makes SMART Kids Book
Our guide for parents and coaches to understand how tennis helps build life skills and a growth mindset.
SMART Racket™ (Patent Pending)
The exclusive soft-touch, adjustable youth racket available only through Tennis Time Academies.
SMART Start Family Bundle
The best value: includes the Book + SMART Racket™ + bonus learning resources for home play.
Not at all! SMART Tennis™ works for any child looking to be active, build coordination, and learn valuable life skills through play.
Ages 3–10 is our sweet spot, but any beginner can benefit from the system.
No. Our system makes it easy for anyone to join in and learn together.
It’s available only through Tennis Time Academies or inside the SMART Start Family Bundle.
Ready to Get Started?
The best time to introduce your child to something that builds confidence, coordination, and problem-solving skills is today.
Book Your Free Trial Class Explore our SMART Start Bundle
We’d be honored to help your child begin this journey.