History The programme has been a stepping-stone for many of Hong Kong's top junior tennis players to better and brighter things in their tennis careers. Over the years, thousands of children have benefited from mini-tennis and progressed further onto various elite training squads. Mini-Tennis was first introduced to the Hong Kong public in 1984 when HKTA's Development Committee imported the game from England's Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).   Introduction The idea of using lighter racquets and softer foam balls on a smaller court, approximately the size of a badminton court, is ideal for young children, especially given the limited space in Hong Kong. Mini-Tennis is valuable to all ages of all abilities as an introduction to playing the full-scale game.  All the skills used in regular tennis, flat and top spin groundstrokes, volleys, lobs, serves, etc., can be developed via mini-tennis. In addition to being an enjoyable recreation, mini-tennis is a natural way of spotting aptitude for the game and can be used effectively in talent identification. Mini-Tennis offers a unique opportunity to attract innumerable new participants and can generate an avenue where parents can actively involve with their children's activities Mini-Tennis is easy and fun It suits young and old It can be arranged almost everywhere Mini-Tennis equipment is inexpensive   The more success a beginner has attempting to hit the ball back over the net, the more fun it will be. A reasonable technique will improve the beginner's success rate and thus make the children's time on the court an enjoyable experience. Using the Mini-Tennis concept, most beginners can actually start to engage in successful rallies – to start relishing the tennis experience.