Junior tennis

Blue / Red / Orange / Teen 
Beginner Hot Shot Programmes 

These programmes are fun, social groups designed to introduce young players to the game. Players will be grouped by age. Fundamental tennis skills are taught and hand-eye coordination developed.

• Fundamental coordination
  
• Basic technique
  
• Confidence through games and activities

Young players who are keen to progress in a more structured programme with smaller group sizes are able to move into the TG Performance groups as detailed below.

Ages 

Blue 3-5 yrs / Red 5-8 yrs / Orange 8-11 years / Teen 12 - 17yrs 

TG Red Performance Programme

Age: 5-8 yrs old   

The Red ball is larger than a yellow ball and doesn’t bounce as high (just 25% compression), making it a breeze for even the youngest players to hit comfortably. The courts and nets used in the Red stage are much smaller, making it easier for kids to move around and enjoy success. Red-level players may be beginners, improvers or even advanced players. Kids also receivereport cards 

• Footwork & movement
  
• Technical development
  
• Tennis Ball Awareness 

Court size: 3 m × 8.23 or 6 m × 10.97 m
Tennis ball: red ball (25% compression)
Recommended racquet size: 21–23 inches

TG Orange Performance Programme

Age: 8-11 yrs old   

After mastering the Red stage, children move on to the Orange stage where the ball bounces a little higher (50% compression) and the court is a bit bigger. Orange players play over the regular net on a three-quarter length court. Players receivereport cards

• Tactical decision-making
  
• Building consistency 
  
• stroke development
  
• Matchplay awareness 

Court size: 6.4 m × 18.29 Tennis ball: orange ball (50% compression)Recommended racquet size: 23–25 inches

TG Green Performance Programme

Age: 9-12 yrs old   

The ball used in the Green stage has a higher compression than the Red and Orange stages (75% of a yellow tennis ball) and children play on a full-size court. Green players may be older children who are new to tennis or players of a good standard who have progressed through the Blue, Red and Orange stages. In this class, players receivereport cards 

• Technical adjustments 
• Matchplay development 
• Tactical and strategic play 
• Speed and agility 

Court size: 10.97 m × 23.78 m (full court)Tennis ball: green ball (75% compression)Recommended racquet size: 25–27 inches

Teen Intermediate

Age 12-17 years

This class uses a regular yellow ball and is for players who have progressed beyond beginner. Teens who wish to develop their skills before committing to becoming more serious tournament players. We will cover Intermediate techniques that build upon the beginner level class and start laying strong foundations and positive habits so they can develop into more advanced techniques on their journey to becoming a tournament player. Players receive areport card 

• Develop technique 
• Tactical awareness
• Matchplay 
• Movement 

TG Tournament Group

This group is for players aspiring to take their tennis to the next level, playing tournaments can be very nerve racking at the best of times... this group is intended so players can compete in tournaments together and is managed by Elliot who oversees their matches and potential warmups prior to Tournaments. 

The Tennis Global team works on the technical and tactical fundamentals he has built up from his own experience as a player and coach as well as what it takes to maximise the unique skills every individual possesses to develop their own play style. Sessions include:

• drills
• matchplay scenarios 
• technical adjustments 
• physical conditioning 
• Mentorship (College tennis / ITF Tour)