What is 10 and Under Tennis?
10 and Under Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. It’s the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis– and keep them playing. This enables kids to practice and play real tennis and allows them to have fun and learn at the same time. Most importantly to fall in love with tennis!
We run two basic 17 weeks sessions between September – January and February – June which is a perfect duration to develop necessary tennis skills with little kids judging from coaching experience. But you can sign up for a 17 week long session anytime. Another option YTA offers is to sign up for an 8 week session and extend to a 17 week session when you are sure you loved it and save money that way!
We run an 8 week and a 17 week sessions.
Tennis Sized Right for Age and Ability:
- Courts are smaller and easier to cover.
- Balls bounce lower and move slower through the air, making them easier to hit.
- Three levels of tennis balls: red, orange and green.
- Racquets sized for small hands that are easier to grip and swing.
Red Ball – Beginner (ages 4-7)
36′ Court with Foam/Red Ball. An introduction to tennis for 4-7 year olds. Players will focus on hand-eye coordination, agility, gross motor skills as well as developing swing technique. Learn the game of tennis while having fun! (1 Hour).
Recommended racquet size: 19”-23”
Red Ball – Advanced (ages 7-9)
36′ Court with Red Ball. Red Ball Advanced is geared toward kids that already have a good sense of the game. This class is designed to improve consistency and accuracy. Both technical and tactical themes will be the focus. Players at this level are able to begin Match Practice Days (1 Hour).
Recommended racquet size: 23”-25”
Orange Ball – Advanced (ages 10 & under)
60′ Court with Orange Ball. Players will work to improve their skills and mechanics, focus on consistency and accuracy while learning to “construct” points during match play. Classes will be focused on footwork and proper technique. Games and drills will prepare this player for more competitive rallies. (1 or 1 1/2 hours).
Recommended racquet size: 25”- 26”
Green Ball – (ages 12 & under)
Full Court with Green Ball. This class is for players that can play quality points on a full court. The class focuses on the development of mechanics, improving consistency and “thoughtful” tactics in singles and doubles. (1 1/2 hours).
Recommended racquet size: 26”-27”
The 10 and Under Program pricing:
8 week session Red Ball Beginner 1 hour — $210
8 week session Red Ball Advanced 1,5 hour — $340
8 week session Orange Ball 1,5 hour — $350
17 week session Red Ball Beginner 1 hour — $389
17 week session Red Ball Advanced 1,5 hour — $630
17 week session Orange Ball 1,5 hour — $670
Green Ball/Yellow Ball monthly 1,5 hour — $175
The players of all levels of 10 & Under Program can enroll into the Match Practice Days!
Please specify in the comment box of the Lessons Registration Form which session you are signing up for: an 8 week or a 17-week.
