Red Ball
Very slow with a low bounce. Best for first-time players ages 4–7.


We match players to the right ball, the right pace, and the right training environment so they can learn faster, build confidence, and enjoy the game.
Progression is not about rushing to the next level. It is about putting each player in the environment where learning happens best.
Select a program to see who it is designed for, what players work on, what parents can expect, and what readiness for the next stage looks like.
Slower balls give developing players more time, more successful contacts, and more opportunities to build real technique before the game speeds up.
Very slow with a low bounce. Best for first-time players ages 4–7.
Slower pace for learning control and rallying. Best for ages 8–10.
Almost full speed. A strong bridge to match play for ages 8–12.
Regular tennis ball. Full speed, full court, full game.
Placement is based on readiness, consistency, and the environment where the player can continue progressing successfully.

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