Red Ball Tennis coaching for kids 5-8yrs+
The Red Ball program is designed for players aged 5 to 8 years and up, providing a structured and enjoyable introduction to tennis. Using scaled courts and equipment, players begin to develop tennis specific skills while learning how to rally, move, and play cooperatively.
The larger red ball bounces lower and travels slower than a standard tennis ball, allowing players to hit with confidence and experience success early in their development.
Sessions combine skill development with game based activities that encourage enjoyment, participation, and confidence on court.
Skill Levels:
- Level 1: Beginner to Developing Competencies
- Level 2: Developing to Consistently Demonstrating Competencies
- 45min lessons
- Max. 5 per group
- Play 1/2 court
- Red low compression ball is used which is 75% slower than a normal ball
- 21 & 23 inch racquets
Session Times:
| Mentone Tennis Club, Parkdale | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1), 4:00-4:45pm (Level 2) |
| Tuesday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1)*, 4:00-4:45pm (Level 2)* |
| Wednesday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1)* |
| Thursday | |
| Friday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1), 4:00-4:45pm (Level 2) |
| Sunday | 9:00-9:45am (Level 1), 9:45-10:30am (Level 2) |
* These classes are to be confirmed
2026 Term Fees:
All fees are GST Inclusive
| Lessons | Fee | Commencement | Current Students Last Day Of Priority Booking |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM 1 | 9 | $225 | Tue 27th Jan | Tue 9th Dec 2025 |
| TERM 2 | 9 | $225 | Mon 20th April | Fri 27th March |
| TERM 3 | 9 | $225 | Mon 13th July | Fri 19th June |
| TERM 4 | 9 | $225 | 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.
