TRURO

Affiliated to the Cornwall LTA

Lawn Tennis Club

Red ball mini tennis is for players aged 8 and under. It is played on smaller courts with shorter rackets and softer balls. It’s just like the real thing and will give you the chance to have long rallies and play different types of shots, which should be lots of fun.

What age is red ball mini tennis aimed at?
Red ball mini tennis is for players aged 8 and under - click for Age Group Calculator

See also Age Groups Explained

What ball is used?
A red sponge ball is used indoors and a red felt ball is used outdoors.

What size court is red ball played on?
A smaller court of 11m x 5.5m is used so it’s ok to use badminton court lines. Click on the picture to the right to see what red ball mini tennis looks like on court.

What height is the net?
The net is lower than yellow ball tennis at a height of 80cm.

What racket is best to use?
A shorter racket of 43cm – 58cm (17” – 23”) is recommended.

What kind of competitions are there at red ball?
Competitions are usually team based so you can compete in lots of short matches. The scoring for each match should be first to 10 points and competitions should last between 1 and 3 hours.

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