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10 and Under Tennis Programs
The Salt Lake Tennis and Health Club has one of the largest and most successful programs in Utah. Our kids’ beginner tennis programs have been proven to help kids learn the sport of tennis by implementing tools that make it easy and fun. Young kids – as young as 3 years old – learn with equipment and court sizes tailored to their age and skill level. Smaller courts, properly-sized racquets, and tennis balls that play at slower speeds help children to learn the basics of tennis and grow into the game.
There are 3 main stages of the “Under 10” tennis programs, RED BALL, ORANGE BALL, and GREEN DOT.
RED BALL
RED BALL is the first stage and is played on a reduced court size of 36′ x 18′. This is the only stage in which there are two kinds of balls – red felt and red foam balls. The foam balls are a little larger, which can be especially helpful for the youngest players. These balls are the slowest moving and lowest bouncing balls available, perfect for beginners just starting out. The net height is 2′ 9″ at the center, and the recommended racquet size is up to 23″. It is easier for the kids to start building fundamentals with equipment and courts that are sized just for them.
ORANGE BALL
ORANGE BALL is the next stage in the childrens’ learning evolution. While still smaller than a tennis court, the 60′ x 21′ court provides a sufficient area to continue building skills and fundamentals. The orange stage balls have about 50% of the pressure of a standard tennis ball – giving it about half the speed and bounce.The net height for this level is that of a standard tennis net (3′ at center, 3′ 6″ at posts), and the recommended racquet size is 23″ – 25″.
GREEN DOT
GREEN DOT is the final level before the kids start playing on a standard tennis court, with all the standard tennis balls and equipment. The players on this level take advantage of the full tennis court and net height, but the green stage balls have about 75% of the pressure of a standard tennis ball – giving it a slightly slower speed and bounce. The recommended racquet size for this level is 25″ – 27″.
Here is an easy way to understand the different levels of play.
RED BALL
Red balls move slower and bounce lower to help the youngest children beginners.
RED BALL COURT SIZE
36′ x 18′
Net is 2′ 9″ at center
RACQUET SIZE
Up to 23″
ORANGE BALL
Orange balls are slower and bounce lower than green balls for the next level of beginner.
ORANGE BALL COURT SIZE
60′ x 21′ Singles
60′ x 27′ Doubles
Net is 3′ at center & 3’6″ at posts
RACQUET SIZE
23″ – 25″
GREEN DOT
Green Dot balls bounce slightly slower and lower than yellow balls for the next progression.
