Tennis First Academy

Blue Soft Ball Development 

Children use oversized special soft blue balls that bounce on their strike zone, slower and are much easier to hit. Children play on three-meter or six-meter wide courts. Recommended racquet size - we are proud to announce a new range of specialized NEW racquets of 17-19 inches.

At the age of 3-4yrs children really enjoy active play. So, naturally, they will benefit from this gentle, fun introduction to tennis, which leads to the next stages of the hot shots programs.

• 30 min lessons
• Max 4 kids per class
• Specialized tennis racquets & equipment are used
• BYO Tennis Racquet OR Purchase one at checkout special discount with new signups

Red Ball Development.

Children use 25 percent compression red balls that bounce lower, slower and are much easier to hit. Children play on three-meter or six-meter wide courts. The recommended racquet size is 21-23 inches.

Our primary aim is to develop your child's fundamental motor skills (FMS) so they can begin to play tennis as soon as possible. All of the skills learned in the lesson (hitting, throwing, catching, balancing and moving) will help progress to the next program stage.

• 30 min lessons
• Max 4 kids per class
• Specialized tennis racquets & equipment are used
• BYO Tennis Racquet OR Purchase one at checkout special discount with new signups

Orange Ball Development.

Children use 50 percent compression orange balls and play on regular courts with reduced length and width. The recommended racquet size is 23-25 inches.

Learn all the fundamentals of tennis as a technique is now more important including developing longer swings/strokes and how to use their bodies to help them produce power. There is a greater emphasis on the development of serving/scoring and the continued development of rallying skills and points play.

• 45 min lessons
• Max 6 kids per class
• This is a great lead up into 3/4 court learning
• BYO Tennis Racquet OR Purchase one at checkout special discount with new signups

Green Ball Development.

Children play on a full-sized court using 75 percent compression green balls. The recommended racquet size is 25-27 inches.

This program is for slightly older players from 11yrs and up.

Suitable for the transition from the 'Orange Stage' to the next 'green' stage to complete the final stage of the modified programs.

Also, this program is suitable for the keen child who is new to tennis. Techniques and skills that have been developed through the stages can now be put into practice in match play.

• Beginner Level - Suitable for 11yrs +
• 1 hour lessons
• This new exciting program is a great lead up into full-court experience
• BYO Tennis Racquet OR Purchase one at checkout special discount with new signups

Suitable for all ANZ Hot Shots Levels.

The perfect way to introduce beginners to the game with one-on-one tuition while other hot shots players that do weekly group lessons and seek extra training to help improve and develop more advanced footwork patterns, advanced technique on strokes, types of spin and more.

• Lessons are 30 mins / 1 hour
• Suitable for all hot shot ages and levels (LaunchPad to Green Stage)
• Modified Balls will be used and Mini Nets if required for the best possible experience.
• Private Lesson is the optimal method of improving your game faster!
• Part-payment may be offered if needed (contact us)
• BYO Tennis Racquet OR Purchase one at checkout special discount with new signups

Fast Track Development.

A low coach/student ratio enables the coach to concentrate and develop technique/footwork. Ideal for pupils wanting to train together and perfect for families. Also beneficial for hot shot player that do weekly group lessons and seek extra training with their siblings or weekly group class friend.

Term cost will depend on how many weeks are in/left in the school term

Per lesson cost below x weeks in term

• 2 players $30pp (30 minute lessons)
• 2 players $45pp (1 hour lessons)
• 3-4 players $40pp (1 hour lessons)

If you cannot find another player to partner / join in this program, please contact us and we will try to find someone for you in the same age / level.