8-9 years For players progressing from the Red court and have developed their skills sufficiently to move to a larger size court/more rally based play with low compression balls. Equipment and court size are adapted to cater for the ability of players. Sessions cover co-ordination and movement, progressive development of the strokes, basic rules and tactics. Learning to use the ¾ court and getting used to a orange ball in a variety of game based situations. Able to rally in a small space with orange ball and in the process of step back rallies & cross court competency. Able to serve and return the ball. Able to rally consistently on the ¾ court. Learnt movement patterns, can score. Can serve & return from ¾ with orange ball and have consistent basic technique. Able to concentrate well. Will follow coach instructions well in learning tactical play.