In beginner-level tennis lessons for 4 to 7-year-olds, the focus is on developing fundamental motor skills and introducing basic tennis concepts in a fun and engaging way. Here are  the skills that may be learned:

1. Hand-eye coordination: Activities such as catching and throwing balls help improve hand-eye coordination, which is crucial for tennis.

2. Racket handling: Children learn how to hold a tennis racket correctly and start getting comfortable with swinging it.

3. Basic strokes: They are introduced to basic tennis strokes such as forehand and backhand swings, focusing on the very basics of technique.

4. Footwork: Simple footwork drills help them learn how to move around the court and position themselves for hitting the ball.

5. Balance and agility: Various games and activities are used to improve balance and agility, which are essential for tennis movements.

6. Listening and following instructions: Learning to listen to coaches and follow instructions is an important skill developed during these lessons.

7. Social skills: Interacting with other children in the class helps develop social skills like sharing, taking turns, and working as a team.

The emphasis in these lessons is on fun and exploration, setting the foundation for further tennis skill development as the child grows.

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 Development checklist for advancing to the next level:
Keep in mind that individual progress may vary.

1. Racket Skills:

   • Can hold the racket with an appropriate grip (forehand, backhand, continental).

   • Demonstrates control when swinging the racket.

   • Makes contact with the ball consistently.

2. Basic Strokes:

   • Can perform a forehand swing with consistency.

   • Can perform a backhand swing with consistency.

   • Can volley the ball over the net in both strokes, 5 feet away from the net.

3. Footwork:

   • Demonstrates basic movement skills on the court (forward, backward, side to side).

   • Understands the concept of moving to the ball.

4. Court Awareness:

   • Understands the boundaries of the court.

   • Begins to understand the concept of court positioning (e.g., moving to the center of the court).

5. Ball Skills:

   • Can track the ball visually.

   • Can hit the ball with the racket 4 times over the net from mid-court.

6. Listening and Following Instructions:

   • Listens to coach's instructions and follows them.

   • Shows basic understanding of tennis terminology (e.g., "forehand," "backhand").

7. Social Skills:

   • Interacts positively with other children in the class.

   • Demonstrates good sportsmanship.

8. Physical Skills:

   • Demonstrates basic athletic abilities (e.g., running, jumping).

   • Shows improvement in hand-eye coordination.
      

This checklist is used to assess a child's readiness to advance to the next level at Bagnati Academy. However, it's important to remember that each child develops at their own pace, so patience and encouragement are key.