RED BALL – Quickstart Ages 3-5
19-21-inch* racquets are used with red felt balls. This means children can control the ball and racquet, develop proper swing technique and get a real sense of playing the game. 36 ‘ X 18’ court.
NOTE: On the first day of class the coaches will determine what groups the children will be placed into based on age and ability.
*If your child is significantly bigger or smaller than most of their friends, they might be more comfortable using the next racquet size up or down.
ORANGE BALL – Quickstart Ages 6-8
21-23-inch* racquets are used with an orange ball that is lower compression that travels a little faster and farther than the red ball. Students are taught proper technique for all strokes-focusing on groundstroke development, net play and serving. We will also start to incorporate footwork and beginning level of basic strategy – how to keep score and rally (playing points).
NOTE: On the first day of class the coaches will determine what groups the children will be placed into based on age and ability.
*If your child is significantly bigger or smaller than most of their friends, they might be more comfortable using the next racquet size up or down.
GREEN BALL – Junior Development Ages 9-10
25-26-inch* racquets are used. The green ball has less pressure than the standard yellow ball (75% pressure) and easier to hit. This stage is for students that can rally, place the ball with intention, volley and beginning to understand strategy and tactics.
Regulation size tennis court.
NOTE: On the first day of class the coaches will determine what groups the children will be placed into based on age and ability.
*If your child is significantly bigger or smaller than most of their friends, they might be more comfortable using the next racquet size up or down.
YELLOW – Junior Development Ages 11 and up
26-27-inch* racquets. This class combines drills with competitive play-action games. We have a 15 minute warm-up and then stroke development (technique) for the first 45 minutes and then move to 45 minutes of competitive game-based play. Its design is for competitive players, ages 11 and up, JV and Varsity players. The play-action game-based games combine competitive play with team camaraderie and team building.
NOTE: On the first day of class the coaches will determine what groups the children will be placed into based on age and ability.
*If your child is significantly bigger or smaller than most of their friends, they might be more comfortable using the next racquet size up or down.