Junior Tennis
From 2012, the ITF (International Tennis Federation) Rules of Tennis state that competition for players aged 10-and-under must be played with slower Red, Orange and Green balls on the appropriately sized courts. The traditional Yellow ball will not be permitted. All NSWC 10-and-under tennis programs will be using this ‘Progressive Tennis’ format.
Progressive Tennis is a recognized international format that teaches tennis in a fun and interactive way by using tennis balls, racquets, nets, and courts that are scaled to match the size and age of the players. This format provides young players with optimal challenge and success: skills can be learned faster, rallies can be enjoyed sooner, tactical practice is well facilitated, and the transition to full court can be made easier! RED, ORANGE, AND GREEN programs have been split into two pathways: a PERFORMANCE pathway and a HIGH PERFORMANCE pathway. Programs include Le Petit Tennis, Red Ball Level 1, Orange Ball Level 1, Green Ball Level 1, and Teen Tennis.