Hot Shots
ANZ Tennis Hot Shots is a tennis program designed specifically to meet the needs of juniors. With the inclusion of smaller courts, modified equipment, lighter racquets and low-compression balls, tennis is fun and easy to learn for young children. There are four stages of the ANZ Hot Shots Program – Blue, Red, Orange and Green – targeted specifically to select age groups and levels. After these four stages, juniors move into a Yellow Ball Squad, which is outside of the Hot Shots Program
| TennisHQ Hot Shots Programs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Categories | Hot Shots Blue | Hot Shots Red | Hot Shots Orange | Hot Shots Green |
| Features | Blue Stage | Red Stage | Orange Stage | Green Stage |
| Age | 4-5 years old | 6-8 years old | 8-10 years old | 10+ years old |
| Level | Motor Skills Development | Beginner | Basic Tennis Skill Development | Development |
| Equipment | Small court, mini net, small racquet, low compression ball | Small court, mini net, small racquet, low compression ball | Half-court, small recquet, low compression ball | Full court, junior racquet, low compression ball |
| Duration | 30 minutes | 45 minutes | 60 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Focus | The program uses tennis to help stimulate motor skill development, build strength, balance and general coordination. | Introduction to rallying in tennis, body coordination, spatial awareness, group interaction, self-confidence, fun | Develop technique, ability to rally, body coordination, challenge & concentration, group interaction, self-confidence, fun and basic match play. | Consolidate technique and swim patterns, game strategy, develop physical skills, discover the game, rules and type of competition. Comptete and learn. |
| Student : Coach Ratio (max) | 4:1 | 5:1 | 6:1 | 6:1 |
| Days, Dates & Pricing | View Information | View Information | View Information | View Information |
Yellow Ball Squads
Players who have progressed from Hot Shots Green or are new to tennis will find the Yellow Ball Squads Program the perfect opportunity to keep learning the sport and/or keep playing in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
Players competing in league and school tennis who play in mid to lower teams will benefit from the Yellow Ball Squads Program. These squads provide a complete coverage of our great game, with focus on the serve and return components, and singles/doubles tactics. These focal points provide increased success for players at this level, as they are the vital cogs to achieving better match results.
For competition or league players please visit Performance Pathways
| TennisHQ Yellow Ball Squads | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Categories | Yellow Squad | Girls Only Squad (12+ Years) | Junior Competition Squad (was SKILLS Squad) |
Senior Competition Squad (was COMPETITION Squad) |
| Age | 11+ years old | 12+ years old | 10-13 years old | 14-17 years old |
| Level | Social/Intermediate | Social/Intermediate | Competition/League | Competition/League |
| Duration | 60-90 minutes | 60 minutes | 60-90 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Focus | Building rallying skills, enhancing movement patterns and building game awareness | Building rallying skills, enhancing movement patterns and building game awareness | Develop technique and swing patterns, game strategy, develop physical skills, consolidate movement and recovery. Compete and learn | Develop technique and swing patterns, game strategy, develop physical skills, consolidate movement and recovery. Compete and learn |
| Student : Coach Ratio (max) | 6:1 | 6:1 | 6:1 | 6:1 | Days, Dates & Pricing | View Information | View Information | View Information | View Information |
Testimonials:
“My children have been doing lessons at TennisHQ for a number of years now. They have loved every minute. The lessons are taught by coaches who are not just skilled tennis players, but skilled at making lessons fun. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and each lesson is tailored specifically to the child’s level.”