The article presents information about the Ariel Mini Tennis conducted by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). It is informed that Ariel Mini Tennis is a programme which introduces tennis to children. Mini Tennis was introduced by the LTA in 2002 following Short Tennis, which was played on a small court with a foam ball. The author says that the Mini Tennis has quickly succeeded in making the progression more gradual and giving a pathway for 4-10 year olds.