The next stage of mini tennis is aimed at tennis players of 8/9 years old. Players use an orange, low pressurised, tennis ball on a smaller version of the full tennis court.
Game Plan Sports have a full orange ball programme on offer for those who have never hit a ball, to those striving to play at a county or national standard.
Children can start off in our beginners squads and progress through the different stages…
Beginner - Learning the game, showing an interest in tennis
Development - Developing technical & tactical skills, learning to compete & aspiring to play for the club
Academy - Aspiring to complete at county level / national level. Will be competing regularly externally
Welcome to orange Ball!
8 - 9 years old
Video of Matt explaining the Orange Ball Academy Squad.
LTA ORANGE BALL- CLICK ON THE VIDEO TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT ORANGE BALL:
Q: What ball is used?
A: An orange ball is used which is 50% slower than a yellow ball, giving players better control at this important stage of development.
Q: What size court is orange ball played on?
A: Mini Tennis Orange is played on a 18m x 6.5m court (marked out on a full size court).
Q: What height is the net?
A: The net is at a height of 80cm (in the middle).
Q: What racket is best to use?
A: A racket of 58cm - 63cm (23” - 25”) should be used depending on the size and strength of the player.
“Joe is really enjoying the challenge of an orange ball squad, on a bigger court. there is a lovely group of talented players in his age group and they are all pushing each other to learn more and develop”
Lisa and Adam, Parents of Joe (7)