Tennis Hot Shots is learning through play with modified equipment that has a progressive pathway. This allows kids to develop their skills right from the start, and continue learning at a pace that suits them!

We offer the full Tennis New Zealand Hot Shots programme that caters for all ages and abilities for pre interclub players. Hot Shots are all about teaching kids about tennis and having lots of fun. 

Our Hot Shots Programme will:

• Teach you the basic technique of how to hit forehands, backhands, volleys and serves.
• Provide the fundamentals of hand-eye coordination for longer rallies. 
• Teach you how to play tennis and prepare you for interclub level play.

What is Tennis Hot Shots: https://youtu.be/Vdm-VayDrbM

8 lessons per term. Term 4 and Term 1 (Designed for Primary and Intermediate pupils). 

Red Ball

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. 

Red: Newbie 4-6 years

Red: Returning 7-8 years

Orange Ball 8-10 years

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

This season parents can now simply register or sign into their Clubspark and pay, then book their child directly into the chosen Coaching group from this page.  
Once booked in, it is confirmed and the club will be in touch before it starts.
If unsure which group, please pick one you think is best, it can be changed by the Coaches later if needed.
 

How to join...

You will need to register and pay first before you can book directly into a Coaching group...

Junior coaching memberships:

MEMBERSHIP, COACHING  AND INTERCLUB $142.50 Term 1 

MEMBERSHIP AND COACHING 7 YEARS+ $114.50 term  1 

MEMBERSHIP AND COACHING 4-6 YEARS $70 Term  1

(In the first Parent/Guardian section please ignore the date of birth field)

IF RETURNING: We will send you an email with your Membership fee and a link to pay. You can then Log in to your Clubspark and pay your Membership owing, then Book directly into a Coaching group below at no extra charge.

Once you have paid, please Select your Coaching Group below and click on Book Now.  
(If your child is "Not Validated" after selecting the group and after paying, please refresh your browser)
 

Cancellations: You will be emailed at 2:45pm before the lessons, if no email then it's on. 

Wednesdays

Feb 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, Mar 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

3.30-4.00pm: Red Ball newbie 4-6 years old BOOK NOW

4.10-4.55pm: Red Ball returning 7-8 years old BOOK NOW & Orange Ball 8-10 years old BOOK NOW

5.00-5.45pm: Green Ball 11 years and older BOOK NOW & Yellow Ball Interclub BOOK NOW

Fridays 

Feb 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Mar 7th, 14th, 28th, April 4th

4.00-4.30pm: Red Ball newbie 4-6 years old BOOK NOW

4.00-4.45pm: Red Ball returning 7-8 years old BOOK NOW

5.00-5:45pm: Orange Ball 2 8-10 years old BOOK NOW & Green Ball 11 years and older BOOK NOW

(Coaching dates may vary from dates on confirmation email due to weather and coach availability and numbers.)

Question about Coaching? Email our Head  Coach Mat here