The 11 and Over program offers players ages 11-17 the opportunity to focus on their game by competing in Mid-Atlantic District and Sectional tournaments and playing on their high school varsity team when they are eligible to do so.
11 AND OVER (GREEN & YELLOW)
Green Rallyer Tennis
- Ages 11-12
- Recommendation: 1-2 days/week
- Court: 78' full size court
- Ball: Green Ball
Green Rallyer Tennis is designed for beginner level players ages 10-12. This class is designed to continue building an athletic base while teaching the fundamentals necessary to serve, rally and score using a rally/game based curriculum. Coaching is focused on developing sending and receiving skills, sound footwork and racquet mechanics. Prior to moving to the next level, the player will be able to demonstrate an overhead serve to the correct side of the court consistently, short rally with a partner with a simple recovery between shots, direct the ball away from an opponent and keep score. Register Now
Green 2 Tennis
- Ages 10-12
- Recommendation: Minimum 2 days/week
- Court: 78' full size court
- Ball: Green Ball
Green 2 Tennis is designed for advanced beginner and intermediate level players ages 10-12. Green 2 focuses on stroke development, spin, height, depth, direction, pace of their shots, selecting the correct footwork pattern to strike the ball and tactics for singles and doubles. Players learn to develop strengths in their game and how to use them to their advantage. Register Now
- Ages 9-12
- Recommendation: Minimum of 2 days/week plus Green match play
- Court: 78' full size court
- Ball: Green Ball
At this stage of the pathway, Green 3 players have a strong desire to compete, set personal goals, play tournaments, team tennis and interscholastic competition and continues to enjoy the process as well as the love of the game. Players in Green 3 are capable of executing patterns of play, varying the spin, height, depth, direction, pace of their shots, selecting the correct footwork pattern to strike the ball and using their "weapon" to exploit weaknesses in their opponent's game. Each player will learn and experiment with varying styles of play, including serving and volleying, offensive, defensive and neutral tennis. Register Now
*Placement in this group requires approval from Director of Tennis (Chie Tougas - ctougas@jtcc.org)
- Ages 13-17
- Recommendation: 1-2 days/week
- Court: 78' full size court
- Ball: Green or Yellow Ball
Yellow Rallyer Tennis is designed for beginner players ages 13-17. This class is designed to continue building an athletic base while teaching the fundamentals necessary to serve, rally and score using a rally/game based curriculum. Yellow Rallyer focuses on developing sending and receiving skills, sound footwork and racquet mechanics. Players learn how to properly position themselves to execute ground strokes and volleys with purpose.
Yellow 2 Tennis
- Ages 13-17
- Recommendation: Minimum 2 days/week
- Court: 78’ full size court
- Ball: Yellow Ball
Yellow 2 Tennis is designed for intermediate level players ages 13-17. This group is fundamentally sound in both movement and technique and are beginning to work on more advanced patterns of play. Yellow 2 focuses on stroke development and tactics for singles and doubles. Most participants play in tournaments, team tennis and interscholastic competition. Register Now
