Hot Shots Tennis introduces kids to tennis. With stages matched to age group and ability, it uses games to build confidence and tennis skills. From tiny beginners to emerging competitors — we guide juniors through a complete development pathway using Tennis Australia's Hot Shots progression.

Hot Shots Tennis for every age

Tennis for 3-5+ year old kids

Entry level for the tiniest of tennis stars. Kids build sport skills and explore the world of tennis and movement through fun, game-based activities using soft red balls and 19-21 in racquets on mini nets and courts.

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Movement skills

Walking, running, skipping, jumping, hopping, leaping and dodging.
Balancing while moving and standing still.
Striking, catching and throwing

Social skills

Developing confidence
Teamwork
Persistence
Emotional management
Listening

Equipment

Played on a large, flat open surface.
17-19in racquets.
Red ball with 25 per cent compression.
Uses fun, colourful equipment that appeals to kids’ curiosity, imagination and sense of play, while encouraging learning and friendships.

Match play

Introduction to playing fun games with others.
Creative, engaging and novel ways to count and score.
Focusing on trying your best, listening, communicating and cooperation.

Tennis for 8–10+ year old kids

Kids develop their game with more challenging tactics in singles and doubles, learning teamwork and respect. They use a 50 per cent compression orange ball.

This stage offers two court sizes to match each player’s needs, helping them develop their tennis skills and confidence as they move on from the previous stage.

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Tennis skills

Learning more complex tactics and strategies in singles and doubles.
Developing offensive and defensive tactics, serving and returning skills.

Social skills

Strengthening communication.
Collaboration.
Resilience.
Emotional management.
Leadership to develop respectful relationships.

Equipment

Played on modified court sizes with appropriate net height.
23-25in racquets.
Orange ball with 50 per cent compression.

Match play

Every child gets involved and has fun.
Fun and engaging singles and doubles match-play formats with a focus on personal best.
Developing leadership, persistence and collaboration.

Tennis for 5–8+ year old kids

Kids build tennis skills and explore simple rally tactics through fun, game-based activities using softer red balls and 19-23in racquets on courts suited to their size and ability.

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Tennis skills

Learning to rally with a partner.
Exploring basic tennis tactics and scoring.
Introduce individual and team match play.

Social skills

Giving things a go and trying their best.
Fair play and showing good sportsmanship.
Working on their own and with others.
Solving problems as they come up.

Equipment

Played on modified court sizes with appropriate net height.
19-23in racquets.
Red ball with 25 per cent compression.

Match play

Every child gets involved and has fun.
Exploring individual and team-based rally games and modified scoring with an emphasis on personal best.
Focusing on trying your best, fair play and cooperation.

Tennis for 10+ year old kids

Green Stage supports two types of kids: those who play for fun, enjoying time with friends and developing new skills in a relaxed setting, and those seeking more challenge, focused on refining their skills, tactics and match play as they take tennis more seriously. Kids use 25-27in racquets and a 75 per cent green ball on full or modified courts.

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Tennis skills

Further refining singles and doubles match play.
Problem-solving scenarios with coaches.
Identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

Social skills

Fostering empathy, fair play and respect.
Developing communication, emotional management and resilience.

Equipment

Two court sizes including full-size.
25-27in racquets.
Green ball with 75 per cent compression.

Match play

Every child gets involved and has fun.
Fun and stimulating ways to explore technique and tactics in singles and doubles match-play formats.
Developing resilience, empathy and respect.

Tennis for all kids

Hot Shots is a fun way for children between the ages of 3–10+ to play and learn tennis.

The program consists of four stages – each providing the right equipment and court size for their ability and interest. This includes lower-compression balls that bounce less, plus racquets and court sizes suited to kids’ age and stage.

Children progress through four stages – Blue, Red, Orange and Green as their ability improves

Key Information

What to bring

Racquet, runners, sportswear, hat and hydration

If you don't have a racquet, ask if one can be provided. For sun safety you should ensure your child has a hat, sunscreen and a water for their session.

Cost

$140-$160

Prices vary by length of session.

Duration

30 -45 minutes

Times vary by stage colour.

Hot Shots Tennis for every age

Tennis for all kids​

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Key Information

Tennis for all kids