2023 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

Wednesdays

Wednesdays – 11, 18, 25 October, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November

3.30-4.00pm: Red Ball newbie

4.10-4.55pm: Red Ball returning

4:10pm - 5pm: Orange  Ball

5.00-5.45pm: Green Ball

5:00pm - 5:45pm: Yellow Ball

Fridays

Fridays – 13, 27 October, 3, 10, 17, 24 November, 1, 8 December   

3.30-4.00pm: Red Ball newbie

4.00-4.30pm: Red Ball newbie

4.00-4.50pm: Red Ball returning

4:00 - 4:45pm: Orange Ball

5.00-5.50 pm: Orange Ball 

5:00 - 5:45pm: Green Ball

6.00-7.00 pm Students 13+ & Adults

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MEMBERSHIP, COACHING  AND INTERCLUB $285 term 4 & term 1

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MEMBERSHIP AND COACHING 4-6 YEARS $140 term 4 & term 1

Our coaches make all decisions regarding all these coaching groups. Players will be placed 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.

Head Coach Mat Mc Cutcheon is running the Hot Shots coaching programme at Balmacewen in Term 4 and Term 1. Sarah  Stevenson looks after Coaching Registrations and enquires. Please contact Sarah at info@balmactennis.co.nz for any coaching related enquiries.

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

Tennis Xpress Plus is a NEW Social Tennis club membership for the season. Regular Social Tennis with balls provided. It is set up for Tennis Xpress players after coaching. Subject to numbers and interest. See Memberships.

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