Red | Ages 4-6

Red ball mini tennis is for players aged 7 and under. It is played on smaller courts with shorter rackets and softer balls. Mini Tennis Red is an Initiation into tennis with the focus being on coordination development and incorporates basic racket skills and body movement. It's just like the real thing and will give you the chance to have long rallies and play different types of shots, which should be lots of fun. The coaches will use a games based approach to teaching to ensure learning is fun and easy.

What age is red ball mini tennis aimed at?
Red ball mini tennis is for players aged 7 and under.

What ball is used?
A low compression ball is used to give players the best chance of development.

What size court is red ball played on?
A smaller court of 11m x 5.5m is used as outlined here. Like other sports young tennis players must use the correct size equipment and play on reduced sized courts to ensure they develop in a systematic way.

What height is the net?
The net is lower than yellow ball tennis at a height of 80cm.

What racket is best to use?
A shorter racket of 43cm - 58 cm (17" - 23") is recommended. Speak to your coach for the best advice.

Where can I play red ball?
Red ball mini tennis is available at all tennis fundamentals venues.

What kind of competitions are there at red ball?
Competitions are usually team based so you can compete in lots of short matches. The scoring for each match is first to 10 points.