Red 1 Level

Ages: Best suited for Ages 7 & 8 + New starters, Or 6-year-old graduates from Blue level. 

Students will learn

• Ready Position
• One hand for forehand, two hands for backhand
• Low to high swings on both sides. 
• Turn side on to the ball & string forward at contact
• Block a volley with a short backswing
• Salute Serve
• Modified rally (Underarm throw and catch)
• Overarm throw (Point Letter L)
• Underarm Throw
• Rules and scoring (Double bounce, double fault, out , in the net) (15 30 40 game)

Red 1 Player Characteristics

Players in Red 1 might drop catches, let the ball bounce too many times before reaching it, might only rally 2-3 shots before losing control, and have trouble controlling their ball toss. It looks messy, but they are giving it a go and they WILL get the hang of it if you stick to it.

How to level up to Red 2?

It generally takes 1 year to complete each level, but it depends on how often you train. If you add squad or hotshots matchplay, they can level up faster. 

• Can serve 7/10 salute serves in 
• Can rally 10 shots with a coach mix of forehand or backhand
• Knows when to use forehand or backhand
• Can explain who won a point and why
• Can Self Rally
• Can rally 10 shots on the wall
• Can rally 10 shots on the backboards
• Can volley with a short backswing and step with the correct feet.
• Can catch
• Can move to the ball and hit it after one bounce
• Returns to ready position

Come to social tennis and ask for an assessment. We can check how your child is progressing.