Kids Group Classes
Pre-School (Age 4-5) Wed or Friday from 4-5 pm
PreSchool Class is an introduction to tennis for children between the age of 4-5. We’ll focus on developing the ABCs of tennis (agility, balance, and coordination) while introducing a proper technique that will enable these young players to Track and make contact with the ball. We provide appropriate-sized nets, racquets, and balls to help build self-confidence within the game. This program is for beginners, no previous tennis experience is necessary.
Red Ball (Age 5-7) Tues/Thur from 4-5 pm
Red Ball Class is an introduction to tennis for children as young as six to eight years of age. We’ll focus on developing the ABCs of tennis (agility, balance, and coordination) while introducing a proper technique that will enable these young players to rally. We provide appropriate-sized nets, racquets, and balls to help build self-confidence within the game. This program is for beginners, no previous tennis experience is necessary.
ORANGE Ball (Age 8-10) Tues/Thur from 5-6 pm
ORANGE Ball is for players ages 7-10 with little or no experience. Once comfortable at the Red level, players graduate to playing at the Orange level. Orange felt balls bounce higher and move faster than the Red felt or foam balls but lower and slower than the Green ball. They are a step toward the traditional yellow tennis ball while still remaining fun and manageable for players learning the game. Players will continue to work on tennis fundamentals in addition to learning to hit with direction, height, and depth on a smaller court. We’ll focus on the fundamentals necessary to serve and rally using a game-based curriculum and continue to develop the athletic skills essential to the sport.
Green Ball (Age 10-12) Monday/Wednseday/Friday from 5-6:30 pm
Green Ball is a progression from Orange Ball and an introductory program for players ages 10-12. Players will build athletic fundamentals by learning proper footwork and racquet mechanics. At this level, players will be able to use a full-sized court and a net that’s only slightly lower than Yellow Ball. We’ll focus on teaching the basics of rallying, serving, and keeping score.
Yellow Ball (Age 13-18) Monday/Wednseday/Friday from 5-6:30 pm
YELLOW BALLS is for players for high school players will little or no tennis experience. Players will learn the skills necessary to play on a high school team. Focus is on how to serve, rally, and keep score. This is a great opportunity for any teen interested in learning to play tennis.
