Orange Ball Tennis coaching for kids 8-10yrs+
The Orange Ball program focuses on developing sound technique and consistency for players aged 8 to 10 years and up. Sessions are structured to challenge players while maintaining an enjoyable and supportive learning environment.
Players work on refining all strokes while improving rally control, accuracy, and movement. As skills develop, sessions introduce serving, rallying, and scoring within point based games.
There is a strong focus on building tactical awareness and decision making, creating a solid foundation for players who wish to progress into competition as they move toward Green Ball.
Skill Levels:
- Level 1: Beginner to Developing Competencies
- Level 2: Developing to Consistently Demonstrating Competencies
- 45min lessons (Level 1) 60min lessons (Level 2)
- Max. 5 per group (Level 1) Max. 6 per group (Level 2)
- Play 3/4 court
- Orange low compression ball is used which is 50% slower than a normal ball
- 23 & 25 inch racquets
Session Times:
| Mentone Tennis Club, Parkdale | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1), 4:45-5:30pm (Level 1), 4:45-5:45pm (Level 2) |
| Tuesday | 4:00-5:00pm (Level 2), 5:00-6:00pm (Level 2) |
| Wednesday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1), 4:45-5:45pm (Level 2) |
| Thursday | |
| Friday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1), 4:45-5:45pm (Level 2) |
| Sunday | 9:45-10:30am (Level 1), 10:30-11:30am (Level 2) |
2026 Term Fees:
All fees are GST Inclusive
| Lessons | Fee | Commencement | Current Students Last Day Of Priority Booking |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM 1 | 9 | $225 (Level1) $247.50 (Level2) |
Tue 27th Jan | Tue 9th Dec 2025 |
| TERM 2 | 9 | $225 (Level1) $247.50 (Level2) |
Mon 20th April | Fri 27th March |
| TERM 3 | 9 | $225 (Level1) $247.50 (Level2) |
Mon 13th July | Fri 19th June |
| TERM 4 | 9 | $225 (Level1) $247.50 (Level2) |
Mon 5th Oct | Fri 11th Sept |
Additional Programs
If you would like to fast track your child’s development, we also have Private Coaching and Junior Holiday Programs which all complement each other to provide a complete player pathway.
Please Contact Us if you are unsure which package may be best suited to your child.
