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The ANZ Tennis Hot Shots program is designed for 3-12 year olds, using a modified system of equipment and balls, essential for the development of technique, rallying, fundamental motor skills, and of course playing the game. Under this modified system children learn to hit, move, rally and score!

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Launch Pad Stage - ANZ Hot Shot League

Launch Pad Stage (ages 3 – 5)

The Launch Pad stage introduces children to tennis through games and fun activities. Children learn the basics of tennis including how to rally. This stage really helps children develop their fundamental motor skills; throw, run, catch, jump, striking and most importantly, tracking. This is a great way for kids to start tennis and have fun.

Court Size: Variable


Tennis Ball: Red Ball (25% compression)


Recommended Racquet Size: 19–23 inches

Launch Pad Stage (ages 3 – 5)

The Launch Pad stage introduces children to tennis through games and fun activities. Children learn the basics of tennis including how to rally. This stage really helps children develop their fundamental motor skills; throw, run, catch, jump, striking and most importantly, tracking. This is a great way for kids to start tennis and have fun.

Court Size: Variable


Tennis Ball: Red Ball (25% compression)


Recommended Racquet Size: 19–23 inches

Red Stage - ANZ Hot Shot League

Red Stage (ages 5 – 8)

The Red stage is for beginners. The red ball is larger than a yellow ball and doesn’t bounce as high (just 25 per cent compression), making it a breeze for even the youngest players to hit it comfortably. The courts and nets used in the Red stage are much smaller and easier for kids to move around.

Court Size: 3 m × 8.23 or
6 m × 10.97 m


Tennis Ball: Red Ball (25 per cent compression)


Recommended Racquet Size: 21–23 inches

Red Stage (ages 5 – 8)

The Red stage is for beginners. The red ball is larger than a yellow ball and doesn’t bounce as high (just 25 per cent compression), making it a breeze for even the youngest players to hit it comfortably. The courts and nets used in the Red stage are much smaller and easier for kids to move around.

Court Size: 3 m × 8.23 or
6 m × 10.97 m


Tennis Ball: Red Ball (25 per cent compression)


Recommended Racquet Size: 21–23 inches

Orange Stage - ANZ Hot Shot League

Orange Stage (ages 8 – 10)

After mastering the Red stage, children move on to the Orange stage where the ball bounces a little higher (50 per cent compression) and the court is a bit bigger. Kids continue to develop their skills in a modified tennis environment while having a great time.

Court Size: 6.4 m × 18.29 m


Tennis Ball: Orange Ball (50 per cent compression)


Recommended Racquet Size: 23–25 inches

Orange Stage (ages 8 – 10)

After mastering the Red stage, children move on to the Orange stage where the ball bounces a little higher (50 per cent compression) and the court is a bit bigger. Kids continue to develop their skills in a modified tennis environment while having a great time.

Court Size: 6.4 m × 18.29 m


Tennis Ball: Orange Ball (50 per cent compression)


Recommended Racquet Size: 23–25 inches

Green Stage - ANZ Hot Shot League

Green Stage (ages 9+)

The ball used in the Green stage has a higher compression (75 per cent of a yellow tennis ball) and children play on a full-size court.

Court Size: 10.97 m × 23.78 m (full court)


Tennis Ball: Green Ball (75 per cent compression)


Recommended Racquet Size: 25–27 inches

Green Stage (ages 9+)

The ball used in the Green stage has a higher compression (75 per cent of a yellow tennis ball) and children play on a full-size court.

Court Size: 10.97 m × 23.78 m (full court)


Tennis Ball: Green Ball (75 per cent compression)


Recommended Racquet Size: 25–27 inches

For more information about ANZ Hot Shots or to book your session at your nearest location, contact High Performance Tennis at info@www.hptennis.com.au or feel free to use our contact form here.

For more information about ANZ Hot Shots or to book your session, contact High Performance Tennis Club at [email] or feel free to use our contact form here.