Tennis NZ Hot Shots

A modified game for the youngest players. Using shorter racquets, smaller courts and lower bouncing balls, the game grows as the child does! Hot Shots Tennis is suitable for children aged between 4 - 10 years.

Hot shots Pathway

Tots Tennis

Tots Tennis is all about fun and learning the basics of Tennis.  Sessions will focus on the hand/eye co-ordination, balance and agility.  the development of the win tennis strokes will also be taught.

Red Ball

With Red ball the children have time for preparation as the ball bounces slower and lower, and the ball is slightly larger.  Children will learn grip changes and develop a solid technique.  With progression, emphasis will be placed on rallying skills and moving an opponent around the court, to gain tactical knowledge. The court size is reduced to 36ft by 18ft.

Orange Ball

A full size net and modified court size is now being used and developing a total tennis game with good technique and tactical awareness.  Movement now plays a very important part and drills will be implement to improve this area.  Players will learn to change their grips and have a more tactical awareness.

Green Ball

The final stage of the transitional game before going on to full tennis with yellow balls.Green balls have a slightly reduced bounce compared to yellow balls.  The court is now full size and the balls are faster and harder than orange balls.  Players will put into practise what they have learnt in previous stages.  However, newcomers will still be catered for with strong technique, grip change, movement and tactical awareness all being taught.

Playing matches and being competitive will be encouraged.

Yellow Ball

These sessions are open to all ages and abilities and are an introduction to the game for some and a continuation for others.  Development is focused on sound technique to allow for tactical outcomes.  Building, trading, and finishing points will be an emphasis especially for the more experience players.