Youth Guide Spring/Summer 2022

junior tennis

ABOUT THE CLINICS

ORANGE BALL (CLASS RATIO 8:1) EQUIPMENT • Balls- Orange dot balls • Racquet- 23”, 24”, or 25” Key Competencies for Orange Ball Players:

Orange Ball competencies are grouped into three levels: Orange Ball 3 being the beginner group and Orange Ball 1 being the advanced group, they are technically, tactically, and mentally ready to graduate to Green Ball and can effectively begin the transition to a full-size court. ORANGE BALL 3 • Serves consistently to both side from 60’ baseline using continental grip • Return of serve consistently lands deep to center of the court • Rallies slice groundstroke with partner from inside service line • Executes loop backswing on topspin groundstrokes

ORANGE BALL 2 • Hits with depth and directions to different targets • Accelerates racquet speed on topspin without compromising control • Uses lower body on serves and groundstrokes • One handed backhand slice and volley • Recognize short balls and attacks • Junior Match Play Day • 10U USTA/ALTA Leagues • USTA Tournament Level 5/6 • 0-minute or 1-hour private lessons per week ORANGE BALL 1 • Plays deep baseline shots on the rise • Consistent shape of shot and spin on groundstrokes • Executes planned serve and first-ball combinations • Attacks a weak second serve and approach the net • Moves back for overhead and controls overhead directions

• Junior Match Play Day • Singles and doubles play

• 30-minute or 1-hour private lessons per week • Match Play- Attendance is highly encouraged

• Junior Match Play Day • Singles and double play • 10U USTA/ALTA Leagues

• 30-minute or 1-hour private lessons per week • Match Play – Attendance is highly encouraged

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