HOT SHOT STAGES

 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 easier 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. 

There are three different stages within the Red Stage.

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

There are two different stages within the Orange Stage.

 When the Orange stage has been accomplished, children move on to the Green Stage. 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. 

Once the Green stage has been mastered, children graduate from the Hot Shots program and on to the yellow ball.