Rachael Finch takes tennis lessons into her own hands with son Dominic - after she was slammed for saying her children do not play team sports

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2 days ago

Rachael Finch decided to take tennis training into her own hands on Thursday as she was spotted on the court with her six-year-old son Dominic.
The model, 36, who shares Dominic and daughter Violet, eight, with Michael Miziner, sparked controversy when she said she wouldn't put her kids in team sports.
Adding that she and her husband are all the 'team' their children need, the mother-of-three appears to be staying true to her word as she played a few rounds in Sydney.
The brunette beauty was all smiles as she got in some bonding time with her son on the court, dressing for the warm weather in a red sweater and black tights.
Flaunting her natural beauty without a lick of makeup in sight, Rachael pulled her dark tresses back into a tight ponytail as she served the ball to Dominic.
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Likewise, her son also had a big smile on his face as he enjoyed playing tennis with his famous mother, dressed in all black for the outing.
Rachael copped backlash from her followers late last month when she revealed the reason she won't put her kids in any team sports.
She uploaded a video to Instagram, in which her husband and daughter could be seen training at the tennis courts—but it was the caption which raised eyebrows.
'People ask, "Why don't your kids play team sports?"' the mother-of-two wrote over the video.
'We are their team,' she added.
Rachael went on to explain the controversial statement, saying she always wanted to be on her family's team no matter what.
'I'll carry the water bottles. I'll chop up the oranges. I don't care what I do—just so long as I get to be on this team,' she wrote.
Rachael said she hopes her children learn lessons in 'resilience, accountability, confidence, winning and losing with grace, emotional balance, and that what you put in is what you get out'.
However, even if they didn't, the proud mum said 'being there every single time they turn their head to the sideline' was a dream for both her and her husband.
'The fact they're out learning more about themselves in a challenging yet supportive environment while enjoying themselves is what counts,' she said.
Adding the decision to play team sports was one which depended on the child, she posed the question to other parents.
'Do you think it's better if kids play team or individual sports?' she wrote.
Rachael's followers poured into the comments section with their takes on the parenting view, with many calling out her decision.
'My kids do play team sports, that doesn't mean my husband and I aren't their team,' one person sourly wrote.
Another chimed in: 'I think children need to be playing with other children and not just around their parents all the time. That's just my opinion.'
'Definitely team sports, and without parents around or on sidelines is crucial to self empowerment and development,' another person added.
Other parents reflected on the question, saying a little bit of both was the best course of action, so long as it's what the children want to do.
'I think playing any sport is great! Team or individual. As the kids get older they will tell you what they want to continue with or if they want to change sports,' one person expressed.
Another fan said: 'As long as the kids are doing what they choose to do and love it that's all that matters.'
'My kids play both team and individual sports. There's no better or worse or right or wrong. Just what works for your child and family,' another weighed in.