Red

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🔴 Stage 02 · Red

Mini Court -
Red Stage

Rollers become real tennis players. On the Mini Court, kids experience their first rallies - control beats power, rallies are built as a team.

5–8 yrs.
Age
23"
Racquet
ITF Stage 3
Ball (red)
Mini Court
Court
Red Stage Court

The First Real Game.

In the Red Stage, the ball bounces for the first time. This transforms a simple rolling motion into a complex interplay of timing, movement, and focus. The child discovers: tennis is more than just hitting - it's reading, reacting, and playing.

On the Mini Court with soft red balls and a smaller racquet, kids experience their first real rallies. The goal isn't to hit hard, but to keep the ball in play. Rallies start as a team effort - and later become competitive points.

Children develop not just technique, but resilience, fairness, and the courage to make mistakes.

"The Red Stage turns rollers into real tennis players."

4 Learning Phases
in the Red Stage.

From the first swing to the first rally - structured and playful.

01
Stationary

First forehand swing from a standing position. Developing a feel for timing and contact point.

02
Movement

Hitting on the move. Ball anticipation. First Mini Court situations with a partner.

03
Performance

Rallies over the net. Introducing scoring. Small game formats on the Mini Court.

04
Flow

Free play on the Mini Court. Introducing the backhand. Ready for the Orange Stage.

What your child
needs for Red Stage.

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Racquet
23 Inch
Slightly larger than Blue - fits children aged 5–8. Light and easy to manoeuvre.
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Ball
ITF Stage 3
⌀ 7.5 cm - 75% less pressure than a regular ball. The perfect bounce for the Mini Court.
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Court
Mini Court
11–12m long, 6m wide. Playable crossways on the back half of a full court - 2 courts per tennis court.
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Net
75–85 cm
Lowered kids' net. Cones or a stretched rope work just as well.

Ready for the First Hit?

The Free Guide shows you the first steps - for free.