FALL PROGRAMS

Parent and Tot Tennis begins to lay the foundation for life long participation in sport and physical activity. Using fun games to develop moving in patterns, coordination and balance, parents will help to introduce their child to the fundamental skills used for all sport. Tennis is used as the tool to develop interest and have fun while learning key foundational motor skills. All classes are led by a coach, but require parent participation with their tot.

This program is for children who’ve already been a part of our Parent and Tot program or are old enough to be independent and work with other players of a similar age. Les Petit focuses on enhancing and developing beginning tennis and coordination skills, including centering skills, balance, basic setup, and hitting actions

The RED BALL ½ court tennis program is the first step of progressive tennis. The focus is on skill development. Cooperative activities lead to the development of the basic strokes and fundamentals in a FUN environment. Red Ball participants focus on learning fundamental grips and strokes using modified equipment to promote success. Entry level program for children ages 4 – 7. Coach : Player ratio = 6:1. Participants may register in more than one session per week.

EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE SUCCESS:

• • Bigger and slower ball (75% slower than traditional yellow ball)
• • Smaller court
• • Lower net
• • Smaller racquet (21-23 inch)
• • Shorter games (tie-breaks and short sets)

The ORANGE BALL ¾ court curriculum allows young players to play on an 60 ft. court with the same rules on a regulation court. Playing the “real game” will promote the development of fundamentals required in game situations. The ORANGE BALL program uses low-compression balls that facilitate development of the tactical areas while ensuring the development of good technique.

Entry level program for children who have completed Red ball or who are 8 – 9  years old and have little or no prior exposure to tennis. Coach:Player Ratio = 6:1. Participants may register in more than one session per week.

EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE SUCCESS:

• Bigger and slower ball (50% slower than yellow ball)
• Smaller court  
• Lower net
• Smaller racquet (23 – 25 inch)
• Shorter games (tie-breaks and short sets)

The GREEN BALL program is designed on a full court using low compression balls. This program continues with skill development in all areas of tennis: technical, tactical, physical, and psychological. The program will successfully develop next step FUNdamentals from serve, rally and score.

This program is designed for children who have completed other progressive tennis levels or some prior exposure to tennis. Coach:Player ratio = 6:1. Participants may register in more than one session per week.

EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS TO ENSURE SUCCESS:

• Bigger and slower ball (25% slower than yellow ball)
• Full size court
• Standard net height
• Smaller racquet (23 – 25 inch)
• Shorter games

This program is focused on developing ball control skills and fundamentals starting with low compression balls leading to yellow ball, depending on the skill level of players. This program is designed for a range of skill levels, from the total beginner to an intermediate player.

Older players typically progress quickly through low compression balls into yellow ball as their coordination is further developed and their physical strength allows for a faster transition through low compression balls. Sessions may begin on a smaller court, but will also progress to full size as the players develop their skill set.

For players aged 12+ who have either progressed through the first three levels or are new to the game and play at a beginner level. Coach: Player Ratio = 6:1. Participants may register in more than one session per week