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On The Line Tennis Junior Program

On The Line Tennis Junior FUNdamentals Program

The Juniors FUNdamentals tennis clinic pathway invites a fun and engaging way for players of all ages to get started in the game of tennis. Using the play and stay format as the main vehicle to develop the players, they learn so much while having a blast! All classes are developed to help foster their playing ability by reinforcing positive character traits. Players progress through the program and can advance to the performance level program when they meet the criteria and coaches feel they are ready. Players can be moved into another age group depending on their ability. The class age is a guide only.

10 and Under 60’ Orange Ball: Students will learn how to play on a 60’ court. Players will develop the athletic skills to play tennis on a larger court, learn about game strategy and refine stroke mechanics.

Fundamentals 1: students who have never played tennis with little to no athletic background
Fundamentals 2: students who have had tennis classes previously or have played other sports

13/14 and Under Green Ball: Students Players will develop the athletic skills to play tennis on a larger court, learn about game strategy and refine stroke mechanics. The class will be taught on the full 78’ court.

Fundamentals 1: students who have never played tennis with little to no athletic background
Fundamentals 2: students who have had tennis classes previously or have played other sports

17/18 and Under Yellow Ball: Students training includes advance stroke production and conditioning. This class is for students who are interested in or have begun participating in their High school tennis team.

Fundamentals 1: students who have never played tennis with little to no athletic background
Fundamentals 2: students who have had tennis classes previously or have played other sports

On The Line Tennis Junior Performance Program

The Performance Junior Pathway is a program designed for junior players committed to advancing their game through a combination of high intensity practice and play. Players who register for the performance pathway are looking to take their tennis to the next level to one day play college tennis and beyond. This is an invitation only program and players need to be assessed to get onto the program.

10 and Under Performance Orange Ball: Performance Orange Ball is for graduates of Red Ball where specific technique, footwork and strategy will be emphasized for the 60’ court. Players must have the ability to serve, rally (minimum of 3 balls) and keep score.

13/14 and Under Performance Green Ball: Performance Green Ball is for graduates of Orange Performance or strong Fundamentals 2 players. They will develop their game to the full 78’ court. Stroke production, match play, and conditioning are main pillars of the course.

12+ Performance Yellow Ball: Performance Yellow Ball is the most rapidly growing tennis program in the Mid-Atlantic. The program develops the best juniors in the area through advanced stroke production, conditioning, match play, strategy, and mental toughness training. Ages 12 + will be allowed to join this class if they assessed by the coaches and meet the criteria to play at this advanced level.

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At On The Line Tennis, we have developed a creative, energetic tennis program designed for your child to learn good technique and progress with our Fundamentals pathway. Our students are assessed and put into a relevant group based on their abilities.

We believe it is important for children to learn about keeping fit and healthy, competing, learning new skills, and dealing with winning and losing. Sport gives everyone skills for life.

Our program offers a Fundamentals Program for beginners and improving players and a Performance Program for more advanced, committed players who may wish to play for high school, play in tournaments, or play at college.

Small class sizes

Maximum 12 students per class. Four to six students per court. Coach for every six students

Skill Level

For beginners, immediate or advanced players.

A program designed for children as they grow.

Fun

Learning new skills and techniques through fun, teamwork, and variety of games

Competition

Supervised match play helps hone skills, up fitness levels, and teach the rules of the game

Orange Tennis - ages 10 & Under

Basic skill development, hand-eye coordination, footwork and movement.

Shot making skills, racquet control, ball placement.

Having fun, learning through games.

Introduction to scoring and match play.

Green Tennis - ages 14 Under

Green ball is played on a full sized court.

The green dot ball is deflated to about 75% of a standard yellow ball,

This level allows players to develop a well rounded game. Players at this level work on improving their grips, ball control and shot selection.

Yellow Tennis - ages 14+

Building upon the fundamentals gained at green ball.

The Yellow level is what most people know as traditional tennis.

The balls, courts, and racquets at this level are used in the majority of adult matches and at the professional level.