RED ZONE: Prep - Grade 2
Group lesson for kids aged 5 to 7 with no or little tennis experience. Players develop:
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Knowing a forehand, backhand and serve
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Contacting and controlling the ball over the net with the help of a coach
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Rallying by playing modified games like Rolling Tennis, Big Ball Tennis and Tap-ups
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Tracking and receiving a bouncing ball
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Modified serving skills
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Understanding in and out and working with a partner.
Players Progress from Red Zone to Orange Zone
ORANGE ZONE: Grade 3 - 4
Group lesson for kids aged 8 to 10 with no or little tennis experience. This level serves as a new ‘entry point’ in the pathway for older kids that want to develop their game with others at a similar age. Players develop:
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Knowing a forehand, backhand and serve
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Contacting and controlling the ball over the net with the help of a coach
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Rallying by playing modified games like Rolling Tennis, Big Ball Tennis and Partner Tap-ups
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Tracking and receiving a bouncing ball
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Modified serving skills
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Understanding in and out and working with a partner
Players progress from Orange Zone to Green Zone
GREEN ZONE: Grade 5 - 6
Group lesson for kids aged 10 to 12 with no or little tennis experience. This level serves as a new ‘entry point’ in the pathway for older kids that want to develop their game with others at a similar age. Players develop:
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Knowing a forehand, backhand and serve
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Contacting and controlling the ball over the net with the help of a coach
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Rallying by playing modified games with different balls
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Tracking and receiving a bouncing ball
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Modified serving skills
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Understanding in and out and working with a partner
Players progress from Green Zone to the Teen Tennis or the Development Squad
YELLOW ZONE: Year 7+
Group lesson for juniors aged 12 to 16 serve and rally on a full size court. Players develop:
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Sound swing shapes and contact points on groundstrokes
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Ability to adapt direction, depth, speed and spin of the ball
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Net play consistency and approach/volley/smash sequences
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Improved technique, speed and placement of the serve
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Singles and doubles court positioning and tactics
Players progress from Teens Tennis to the Competition or Performance Squad