LTA Youth Tennis
LTA Youth Tennis
This is the LTA’s progressive coaching and competitive programme that introduces and inspires children to play and stay in tennis. It comprises 5 stages that enable children to play the game of tennis in a way appropriate to their physical strength, emotional maturity and technical and tactical stage of development.
Although ages are assigned to each stage, these are just a guide. We’ll always put children in the relevant group based on their ability.

Our Program Stages
At Prime Tennis Academy, we follow a structured, age-appropriate pathway that helps young players develop their skills step-by-step, from their first swing to competitive play.
- Foam or felt ball is used, which is 75% slower than a standard yellow ball
- Net height (at centre) of 80 cm
- Racket sizes between 43 cm - 58 cm (17" - 23") recommended depending on size and strength of player
- Foam or felt ball is used, which is 75% slower than a standard yellow ball
- Net height (at centre) of 80 cm
- Racket sizes between 43 cm - 58 cm (17" - 23") recommended depending on size and strength of player
- Orange felt balls are used, which are 50% slower than a standard yellow ball
- Net height (at centre) of 80 cm
- Racket sizes between 58 cm - 63 cm (23" - 25") recommended depending on size and strength of player
- Green felt balls are used, which are 25% slower than a standard yellow ball
- Net set to full height
- Racket sizes between 63 cm - 66 cm (25" - 26") are recommended but not compulsory
- Yellow balls used
- Net set to full height
- Full-sized rackets 68cm (27") recommended but not compulsory