{"product_id":"decathlon-hk-8540257-usd","title":"Kids' 21\" Tennis Racket Easy - Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur designers developed this racket for young, beginning tennis players who are between 108 and 115 cm in height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eease of learning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt includes six concepts to make gripping, positioning and swinging easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ehandling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lightweight (171 g), easy-to-handle racket for your child's first rallies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eforgiveness\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe head size (535 cm²) mitigates centring errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHAND PLACEMENT\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo sections on the handle to show kids where to place their hands:\u003cbr\u003e- The dominant hand should grip the handle on the lower, unmarked area\u003cbr\u003e- The second hand - especially for backhands - should grip the striated area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ensures good power and stability when hitting the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRACKET GRIP\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith its three coloured markings on the handle, the Easy Jr helps kids place their hands in the right position for forehands, backhands and serves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKids should be able to see:\u003cbr\u003e- the yellow marking when hitting a forehand\u003cbr\u003e- the white marking when serving\u003cbr\u003e- the grey marking when hitting a backhand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis keeps the racket head in the right place when hitting the ball and ensures the ball is hit properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTHE RIGHT STANCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen your child receives the ball, they should hold the racket so they can see the face of the person on the frame. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir legs should be slightly apart and knees bent in what is called a \"CHAMPION'S STANCE\" to be in the right position to hit the ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSECOND HAND PLACEMENT\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen setting up to hit the ball, the second hand plays a key role in stabilising the racket and ensuring the right movement: the racket should be high and ready to receive the ball.\u003cbr\u003eThe hand should be placed on the throat of the racket. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe put visual and textured markings on the grip to make this easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSETTING UP AND FOLLOWING THROUGH\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo help kids set up and follow through when swinging, we placed a small figure on the edge of the racket. \u003cbr\u003eAt the beginning of the movement, the figure should be \"looking at\" the ball as it's coming towards the racket.\u003cbr\u003eAt the end of the movement, it should still be \"looking at\" the ball after it is hit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis forces your child to set up and follow through properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSWEET SPOT\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe put a white ball-shaped marking over the sweet spot of the strings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy trying to align the ball with this mark when they hit it, your child will focus on centring the ball on the racket and maintain the proper position.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir hits will be better and the game will be more enjoyable. 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