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Tennis

Tennis Hot Shots, opens in a new tab. Designed for all kids of age and ability. Kids play on smaller courts with modified equipment to make it easier, and more fun to progress. We have lighter racquets, lower nets, and tennis balls that don’t bounce too high – so they are easier to hit and chase down.

  • Blue stage. Ages 3-5+. Exploring the building blocks of movement.
  • Red stage. Ages 5-8+. Introducing and developing tennis specific skills, basic strategies and the rally.
  • Orange stage. Ages 8-10+. Progressing and extending tennis specific skills, strategies and matchplay.
  • Green stage. Ages 10+. Extending and refining tennis specific skills and strategies, problem-solving, analyzing.

Cardio Tennis, opens in a new tab. The energised way to learn and play tennis for people of all ages and abilities. It provides an easy entry point for people wanting to learn tennis skills and improve their fitness.

  • Cardio Lite. The low impact session getting people active and learning tennis in a relaxed environment. For people who would love to get into tennis.
  • Cardio Classic. The balanced session focused on blending drills and play with high energy. For people who love working up a sweat.
  • Cardio Play. The point play session focused on intense rallies and competitive team games. For people who love to play points.
  • Cardio Max. The high intensity session focused on tennis drills and a high volume of hitting. For people who love pushing their limits.

Blind and low vision tennis, opens in a new tab. Participants use audible tennis balls on modified courts, play with smaller racquets, and follow rules that are relaxed for fun and enjoyment.

Wheelchair Tennis, opens in a new tab. Wheelchair tennis is open to athletes with a physical impairment. Players compete in singles and doubles events. In wheelchair tennis, players compete on the doubles court dimensions and can allow the ball to bounce twice before returning it.

Sporting Schools

Sporting Schools. Introducing students to tennis.

  • Hot Shots - Primary School. A particular focus of this program is developing the technical and tactical skills of students in a fun, developmentally appropriate and inclusive way to be able to play the game.
  • Hot Shots - Secondary School. Focused on the promotion of lifelong physical activity and health by providing students with the opportunity to participate in tennis at school.

With the support of Deaf Sports Australia, Tennis Australia can also facilitate an Active Deaf Kids program.

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