Orange Ball Term

Class Description

Orange ball is a great way for players to continue their progress from red ball and is for players aged 8 and 9. It is played on slightly larger courts than red ball, with bigger rackets and balls that are not as soft as red balls. It’s the next stage to go through before you start playing on a full sized court and it will help players develop all the different shots, providing fun competition. This weekly 45 minute session is available either: Tuesdays from 3:15pm to 4:00pm Thursdays from 3:45pm to 4:30pm. -------- Frequently Asked Questions about this class: What age is orange ball mini tennis aimed at? Orange ball mini tennis is for players aged 8-10 What ball is used? An orange ball is used. It has a low compression that makes it bounce lower, giving the player better control at an important stage of their development. What size court is orange ball played on? Orange ball is played on a singles court of 18m x 6.5m and a doubles court of 18, x 8.23m (so the full width of a singles court) What height is the net? 80cm (31″) at the middle of the net What racket is best to use? A racket of 58cm- 63cm (23″-25″) is recommended Can I enrol my child in BOTH Tuesday and Thursday weekly classes? Yes! Please email us directly at info@matchpointennis.com.au to discuss pricing and availability.