RADAR Tennis follows the LTA Youth programme which provides the perfect introduction to the sport for children aged between three and 10.

The programme makes the sport accessible to young children. The smaller courts and equipment, combined with lower-bouncing balls create a platform for young people to get to grips with the game and develop a love for tennis.

Mini Tennis is split into four stages:

• Blue: 3-5 years - Learn the basics
• Red: 5-8 years - Serve, rally and score
• Orange: 8-9 years - Develop a rounded game
• Green: 10 years - Put your skills to the test

At each stage, the game is tailored to fit different age groups with different sized courts and balls. This will allow your child to develop in an environment where they are surrounded by players of a similar ability as well as being able to make new friends who are of similar age.

Blue

This phase teaches children between the ages of three and five how to enjoy the game through a series of fun activities with the aim of improving their balance, co-ordination, agility, movement, and racket and ball skills.

Red

Mini Tennis Red is for players aged 8 and under. Players learn to serve, rally and score with a slow ball, as well as learning the movement and co-ordination skills needed for tennis. Players are encouraged to play fun competitions in teams and as individuals, with short matches using tie-break scoring.

Orange

Mini Tennis Orange is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red and is for players aged eight and nine. Players develop a rounded game learning a range of techniques and tactics. Courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts. There are team and individual competitions with matches using tie-break scoring.

Green

This is for 10-year-olds who are ready to test their skills on a full-size court, but still with low-compression balls. Our approach to helping children into the sport makes it far easier for them to develop their skills and progress with their tennis. There are team and individual competitions with matches using tie-break or short set scoring.