LTA Youth Orange - Develop a rounded game

Time to throw in some tactics, problem-solving, and guides to sportsmanship and leadership. Having mastered the fundamental rules, our young athletes are now serving, rallying, and returning in matches with growing confidence. Our classes are tailored to not only refine these skills but to introduce vital aspects of tactical gameplay, problem-solving on the court, and the development of sportsmanship and leadership qualities.

As they progress, our coaches focus on nurturing each child's understanding of strategy and their ability to think quickly and adapt during play. We believe that tennis is more than just a physical sport—it's a game of minds, where young players learn to anticipate their opponent's moves and make smart decisions under pressure. Join us to watch your child not only grow as a player but also as a leader both on and off the court.


8-10 YEAR OLDS (“3/4-COURT TENNIS”)

Ball: low-compression balls (orange)

Orange ball

 

Racquet size: 23”Orange racquet

Court size: 18.29 meters x 6.4 meters

Match rules: Best of 3 tiebreaks to 10 points are generally recommended. Full tiebreak rules


N.B. Although we’ve assigned ages to each stage these are just a guide. We’ll always put children in the relevant group based on their ability.

Coach to player ratio

All our classes have a maximum of 12 children per class on 3 courts (4 players per court) ensuring your child receives the highest quality of coaching.

Qualified coaches

All our coaches are experienced LTA qualified coaches supported by internally trained junior players working toward their LTA qualifications. Our coaches have an enhanced DBS checked to give you the assurance of the highest standard.