Kids
Tennis Lessons
The Tennis Professionals at The Thoreau Club developed a strategic, progressive approach to tennis that gets kids playing quickly and having fun! The program begins with young kids learning to play and spans through to high school players who may be looking to play at the collegiate level. Lessons are available year-round.
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Red Ball Tennis (Ages 5-9) Red Ball tennis is where most young players will start. We play with slower balls and on smaller courts. This enables beginners to play the game fromthe first lesson. Players will participate in fun, team-based matches and develop good basic technique. Player will be learning how to rally and serve plus learn basic rules and scoring. |
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Orange Ball Tennis (Ages 9-10) Orange Ball tennis is a stage where players develop more consistency in their strokes and learn to cope with the larger playing area. The physical control and coordination expectations are raised and players work on more specific techniques of the game. |
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Green Ball Tennis (Ages 10-12) Green Ball tennis is a stage where players spend time getting used to the physical demands of covering a full court. Increased tactical development is emphasized including use of angles, spin, depth control and moving the opponent. Young players develop an understanding of the opponent's strengths and weaknesses and learn to incorporate these tactics in attacking and defending their position on the court. |
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Yellow Ball Tennis (Ages 12+) Yellow Ball tennis is designed for Junior players who want to Play Varsity Tennis. This is an intensive, high-level class which will have players working on the advanced technical and strategic components of the game. |
