GREEN STAGE

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 Ball Stage Main Competencies

• react quickly and adapt footwork and movement patterns
• place the serve in different locations in the service box
• rally with varying height over the net, depth, speed and spin
• hit attacking balls or use defensive skills as required in a rally
• volley the ball in front of the body while moving forward and also hit a drive volley and overhead smash to different locations
• identify own game style and strengths and weaknesses
• play honestly and fairly and show good sportsmanship