Mini Tennis Green Ball Structure

Green ball is the next step after orange ball mini tennis. It is played on a full tennis court, with bigger rackets and balls that are a little softer than yellow balls. It’s the next stage to go through before you start playing with a full compression yellow ball on a full sized court and it will help players work on and improve all aspects of their game.

What age is green ball mini tennis aimed at?

Green ball mini tennis is for players aged 10 and under who were born in 2000 only.

What ball is used?

A green ball is used, which is ideal for players moving from orange ball to actual tennis balls.

What size court is green ball played on?

Green ball is played on a full tennis court for singles and doubles. Click on the picture to the right to see what the court looks like.

What height is the net?

The net is at full height.

What racket is best to use?

A bigger racket of 63cm – 66cm (25” – 26”) is recommended.

What kind of competitions are there at green ball?

Competitions are team and individual based, providing the chance to compete in longer matches. The scoring for each match should be 1 short set to 4 games, or the best of 3 short sets and competitions should be for a day or can run over a weekend.

Affiliated to the Cornwall LTA

Club telephone 01872 274329