Green Stage
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
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