🟠 Orange Ball (Ages 8–9)

Program Details:

• 8-week program
• 60 minutes per session
• Max 6 players per court

Objective:

The Orange Ball class builds on the foundation of Red Ball by developing stroke mechanics, rallying skills, and movement in a fun, competitive environment. Players will refine forehand, backhand, volley, and serve technique while learning to rally with consistency. Competitive games and point play encourage confidence and prepare players for match situations.

📝 Sample Clinic Plan

Warm-Up (10 min)

• Dynamic movement: jogging, shuffles, high knees, ladder drills
• Mini tennis rallies for control and feel

Groundstroke Development (20 min)

• Hand-fed forehand & backhand drills focusing on grip, turn, follow-through
• Partner rallies aiming for 5+ ball exchanges
• Accuracy games with cone targets

Net Play (10 min)

• Reflex and controlled volleys at the net
• Overhead footwork and execution drills

Serve & Return (10 min)

• Fundamentals: stance, toss, swing path
• Serve accuracy challenge (target zones)
• Return practice: depth and direction drills

Point Play & Games (10 min)

• King of the Court rotation games
• Rally-based point play with coach-fed starts

⭐ Key Focus

• Refine stroke mechanics (groundstrokes, volleys, serve, return)
• Develop consistency and rally skills
• Improve movement, footwork, and positioning
• Build confidence through fun, game-based learning