JUNIOR COACHING
If you are a parent looking to introduce your children to tennis lessons that are fun and inclusive, you have come to the right place. My mission is to provide each children the best experience on court so they can learn to play and enjoy the game of tennis.
I have been asked many times which is the right course for each child. Whilst there is no answer that fits all, the categories below can be used as a starting point.
RED BALL (5-8 years) - For players aged 8 and under. It is played on small courts with short rackets and soft balls. It’s just like the real game but gives children opportunities to have long rallies and play different types of shots.
ORANGE BALL (8-9 years) - A great way for players to continue their progress from Red stage and is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played with shorter rackets, softer balls and courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts allowing players to develop a rounded game whilst learning a range of techniques and tactics. It is the next stage before playing on a full sized court and helps players develop different shots and tactics.
GREEN BALL (9 - 10 years) - A great way for players to continue their progress from Orange stage. It is played on a full size tennis court, with bigger rackets and balls which are a little softer than yellow balls. It’s the next stage before moving on to full compression yellow balls on a full sized court and helps players develop and improve all aspects of their game.
YELLOW BALL (10+ years) - Time to find your game. Playing on a full size court with the same size balls the pros use, kids will continue to explore different styles on the court, and start to choose their own.
If you are unsure about what course to enroll your child, please get in touch with Marcio at msugui@hotmail.com or call 07585326760.