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Learn rules, scoring and how to play a match in a fun, low-pressure environment.
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A friendly introduction to playing matches on a mini court with a softer, slower red ball. The smaller playing area helps players practise starting a point, keeping a rally going and learning simple scoring. With coaches on hand, children can build coordination, confidence and good sportsmanship while enjoying their first match experiences.
Orange ball matchplay uses a larger, three-quarter court and a ball that is quicker than red but slower than a standard yellow ball. Players practise serving, returning, keeping score and moving into position across more court space. Friendly matches help develop rally consistency, shot placement and decision-making while building confidence and independence.
Green ball matchplay takes the game onto a full-size court, using a lower-compression ball that is slower than a standard yellow ball. The extra court space encourages players to develop movement, rally depth and point construction. Match experience helps players practise tactics, make decisions under pressure and build confidence in full-court tennis.
Red, Orange and Green Matchplay give players the chance to put lesson skills into practice, learn rules and scoring, and enjoy friendly competition. Red uses a mini court, Orange moves to a three-quarter court, and Green uses a full court. Each stage combines an appropriate ball and court size to support skill development and match confidence. Yellow ball players can also take part. Bookings are made in the iClassPro app under the level your child is currently in.
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Register your child as a Tennis Australia Hot Shots participant (choose Aintree Tennis Club and Luke Hodgkin) and they'll receive a free T-shirt.
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You don't need anything to start. You can borrow one of our racquets for the duration of the lesson. We do recommend wearing runners and a hat and bringing a drink bottle. On a very sunny day, sunglasses are also a great idea.
We will use the free trial group lesson to check your child's standard and suggest some class times that are best suited.
Send us a text prior to the lesson, or mark yourself absent in the iClassPro app, and we will arrange a time to catch it up with a makeup lesson.
We have no indoor facilities, so if it is raining, over 35 degrees or really windy we will cancel the lesson and send you a link to book a makeup lesson.
Yes. Teenagers usually start at Green level on the full court and can level up to Yellow ball once they have more experience.
400+ happy students
“Ever since starting a year ago, the coaches have done a really good job with improving my game, and I experienced a huge improvement arc. The equipment is also the sort you wouldn't see at other clubs, and helps with rapid movement.”
“My kids love learning and playing tennis at in2tennis. They always tell me how happy they are learning to play tennis with all the coaches.”
“Luke and his team have been fantastic for the club and the kids. They focus on kids with personal training techniques and have built a strong sense of enjoyment for the kids.”
Come and try one hotshots matchplay session for free to see if you like it. Prefer to speak to someone? Call 0417 507 610 and we'll discuss your needs.
