Welcome to Red BalL!
This is the first stage of tennis where the players from 4-8 years are learning to serve, rally and score with a slow ball (sponge/red).
Game Plan Sports have a full red 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 compete at county level / national level. Will be competing regularly externally
(8 years & under)
LTA RED BALL- CLICK ON THE VIDEO TO LEARN MORE
ABOUT RED BALL:
Q: What ball is used?
A: A foam or felt ball is used which is 75% slower than a yellow ball.
Q: What size court is red ball played on?
A: A court with dimensions of 11m x 5.5m or 12m x 6m. It’s fine to use badminton court lines.
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 shorter racket of 43cm – 58 cm (17″ – 23″) should be used depending on the size and strength of the player.
“Evie has really enjoyed the red ball squads on a saturday, she is so happy when she is there and always asks to go back”
Jess, Parent of Evie (4)
“ noah loves the red ball squad, he has made some lovely friends and has learnt lots of new skills”
Jenny, parent of Noah (4)