What is Ten and Under Tennis?

10 and Under Tennis using the QuickStart Tennis play format which takes a new and better approach to introducing kids to the game. Balls are lower in compression; they bounce lower and don't move as fast so they are easier to hit. This allows kids time to get to the ball and helps them develop optimal swing patterns. Racquets are sized for small hands, and the courts are smaller and easier to cover. All that equals more fun and less frustration. Full sized courts can be reconfigured to accommodate up to six 36-foot courts, so instead of waiting in line, kids can spend their time playing.

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 Children 8 and younger- the size of the court is 36’ x 18’. The set-up divides a standard size court into several smaller courts, using the standard size court’s doubles sidelines as baselines. This modification makes it possible to fit more players onto a single court. Racquets are up to 23" in size, so that every child can easily handle the equipment. The ball, either foam or very low compression, bounces lower and travels slower. The net height is 2’9", making it easier for each child to rally.

 

Children 10 and younger- the size of the court is 60’ x 21’ (60’ x 27’ for doubles). The racquets are up to 25" in size. The low-compression ball used travels a little faster and farther than the foam ball, but still has a lower bounce and travels slower than a regulation ball.