Youth Guide - Winter 2021/2022

junior tennis

ABOUT THE CLINICS

RED BALL (CLASS RATIO 6:1) EQUIPMENT • Balls- Low compression balls • Racquets- 19”, 21”, or 23” Key Competencies for Red Ball Players: Red Ball competencies are grouped into three levels: Red Ball 3 being the beginner path and Red Ball 1 being the advanced group. Once player achieve all competencies at Red Ball 1, they are technically, tactically, and mentally ready to graduate to Orange Ball. RED BALL 3 • Rallies with. Partner in small space without the net • Can alternate drop-hit directions side to side, high/low, deep/short • Direction returns of serve back to the server • Turns sideways on serves and on groundstrokes RED BALL 2 • Rallies over net with partner from service line • Turns with racquet above hand on groundstroke • Serves overhand to two halves of service box (T, out wide) • Returns to ready position after serve • Junior Match Play Days • 8U USTA League • USTA Tournament Level 5/6 • 30-minute private lessons per week RED BALL 1 • Serves with continental grip • Bends knees after toss on the serve • Rallies cross-court, down-the-line, and side-to- side • Hits to the open court during play • Junior Match Play Days • 8U USTA League • 30-minute or 1-hour private lessons per week

MOM AND ME Mom & Me is a 30-minute introductory physical development class that brings kids on the court for their first tennis experience -with one partner (mom) or caregiver – to foster a gentle, interactive introduction to tennis. • Individuals’ attention in a small class setting • Positive learning environment EQUIPMENT • Balls- A mix of foam and low compression balls • Racquet- 17” PRE-RALLY (CLASS RATIO 4:1) Key Competencies for “Learning to Rally” Players: • Work well with a partner and in a group environment • Rolling rally with a partner sending ball in different directions keeping racquet’s edge on the ground • Self-rallies keeping ball and body inside service box • Drop hits over the net and into opposite service box • Throws ball overhand from service line into cross- court service box EQUIPMENT • Balls- A mix of foam and low compression balls • Racquet- 17”

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