RED STAGE

The Red stage is for beginners. 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 it 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 Ball Stage (1) Main Competencies:

• maintain balance while moving sideways and forwards
• catch and throw balls of various sizes
• commence a rally with a drop and hit forehand
• use a low to high action on both forehand and backhand
• volley the ball using a simple blocking action
• state when the ball is in or out of court
• follow simple instructions and apply basic feedback.

Red Ball Stage (2) Main Competencies:

• move quickly in different directions and stop on balance
• serve the ball over a net in a cross court direction
• use a low to high action on both forehand and backhand
• hit a forehand and backhand in a cross court and down the line direction
• volley the ball using a simple blocking action and correct footwork
• keep the score using a simple scoring system
• follow simple instructions and apply basic feedback.

Red Ball Stage (3) Main Competencies:

• move quickly in different directions with control and balance
• serve a ball to land in “deuce” and “ad” service box
• use a circular swing on forehand and backhand
• return a ball using a forehand or backhand to target locations in both a cooperative and competitive activity
• volley with racquet head above the wrist
• use correct tennis scoring
• compete with others in a fair, friendly and enjoyable manner