2025 Term 4 Coaching dates:
8 lessons (Designed for Primary and Intermediate pupils.
Red Ball newbie 4-6 years, returning 7-8 years.
The red ball is larger than a yellow ball and doesn’t bounce as high (just 25% compression), making it a breeze for even the youngest players to hit comfortably. The courts and nets used in the Red stage are much smaller making it easier for kids to move around and enjoy success. Red level players may be beginners, improvers or even advanced players.
Orange Ball 8-10 years
(if completed Red Ball previously)
After mastering the Red stage this stage the players are able to develop a complete technical range. Modified Orange Balls (50% compression) fly slower through the air and bounce in the hitting zone of the player. This fast tracks their stroke development and allows them to have longer rallies and hit more tennis balls. With the increased dimensions from 1/2 court, players tracking improves and court awareness.
Green Ball 11 years and older
The ball used in the Green stage has a higher compression than the Red and Orange stages (75% of a yellow tennis ball) and children play on a full-size court. Green players may be older children who are new to tennis or players of a good standard who have progressed through the Red and Orange stages. This is where the players will develop a full understanding of tennis fundamentals and rules.
Yellow Ball
Players who have progressed from Hot Shots Green will find the Yellow Ball Squads Program the perfect opportunity to keep learning the sport and/or keep playing in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
Junior Interclub Training times to be advised later
Enrolling Now.
IF NEW: you will need to register and pay first before you can book into a Coaching group...
MEMBERSHIP, COACHING AND INTERCLUB $285.00 term 4&1
MEMBERSHIP AND COACHING 7 YEARS+ $229.00 term 4&1
MEMBERSHIP AND COACHING 4-6 YEARS $140 Term 4&1
IF RETURNING: Please Log in to your Clubspark and pay your Membership owing, then Book into a Coaching group below at no extra charge.
Once you have paid, please Select your Coaching Group below and click on Book Now.
Wednesdays
3.30-4.00pm: Red Ball newbie BOOK NOW
4.10-4.55pm: Red Ball returning & Orange Ball
5.00-5.45pm: Green Ball & Yellow Ball
Fridays
3.30-4.00pm: Red Ball newbie
4.00-4.30pm: Red Ball newbie
4.00-4.45pm: Red Ball returning & Orange Ball 1
5.00-5:45pm: Orange Ball 2 & Green Ball
Question about Coaching? Email our Head Coach Mat here
Head Coach Mat Mc Cutcheon is overseeing the Hot Shots coaching programme at Balmacewen in Term 4 and Term 1.
Players will be confirmed in groups based on ability and not necessarily age. Minimum 4 with each coach.
We can't schedule coaching at Edgar if wet. Coaching can't happen if it is wet due to safety and our equipment. Please collect your child if rain starts.
We will do our best to deliver the 8 lessons each term weather permitting. Sundays maybe used for catch up lessons if needed.
Our Head Coach Mat looks after Coaching enquires. Please contact at info@balmactennis.co.nz.
Tennis Xpress: Adult/Student Coaching on selected Fridays 6:00 to 7:00pm 6 lessons. Minimum 4 with each coach. There will also be Social Beginner Level. This program is the most enjoyable way to learn tennis for adult beginner and intermediate players. We aim to make your tennis experience an enjoyable and rewarding one by trained coaches.
Beginner Adults over 16 years or Students@High School 13 - 17 years. Lessons and light tennis only. Coaching on Fridays 6pm to 7pm on selected dates in season.
Dates to be advised
You will learn:
- the serve
- forehand
- backhand and net game basic strategy
- rules and etiquette
- ways to improve and keep on improving valuable practice and homework exercises
CLICK HERE TO JOIN AND PAY $85 NOW
Tennis Xpress Plus. Designed for those enrolled in Tennis Xpress Coaching ($85). Applies only to the first season till 31st August, as a non-member. Adult - Social Tennis or Family Membership applies from next season. Some tennis may be at the Edgar Centre (door charge applies)
CLICK HERE TO JOIN AND PAY $240 NOW
PRIVATE COACHING
Mat Mc Cutcheon, our head Coach offers private one hour lessons at the club. Please contact Mat direct...
https://matenniscoaching.co.nz
