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Learning to play MLC Hotshots Tennis (By Tennis Australia)

Launch Pad – Fundamental and Perceptual Motor Skills (FPMS)
Green Stage – Encourage MLC Tennis Hot Shots
Red Stage – Explore MLC Tennis Hot Shots
Orange Stage – Develop MLC Tennis Hot Shots

Recommended racquet size: 19–23 inches
Court size: Variable
Tennis ball: Red ball (25 per cent compression)
Typical age: 4-6 years

I am able to:

• Run in different directions and be spatially aware
• Start activities from a ready position
• Put the ball in play with a throw or underarm serve
• Hit a ball over the net on forehand and backhand
• Volley a ball over the net with a simple blocking action
• Follow instructions and cooperate with others.

You are ready to move on to Red Stage MLC Tennis Hot Shots!

There are a number of program options at this stage, including the official Launch Pad program Wilson Pee Wee tennis.

Recommended racquet size: 21–23 inches
Court size: 3m by 8m or 6m by 11m
Tennis ball: Red ball (25 per cent compression)
Typical age: 5–8 years

I am able to:

• Move quickly in different directions and stop on balance
• Direct the serve over the net using an underarm or overarm serve
• Use a low to high action on both forehand and backhand
• Keep the ball in play for 10–15 shots when rallying with a partner make a simple approach and Volley with a short forward movement
• Listen actively to instructions and feedback
• Enjoy competition in a variety of formats.

You are ready to move on to Orange Stage MLC Tennis Hot Shots!

Recommended racquet size: 23–25 inches
Court size: 8m by 18m (3/4 court)
Tennis ball: Orange ball (50 per cent compression)
Typical age: 8–10 years

I am able to:

• Maintain balance during dynamic movements
• Serve with a balanced and rhythmical service action
• Keep the ball in play for 10–15 shots when rallying with a partner
• Effectively use spin in a groundstroke rally situation
• Control the direction of a volley and overhead
• Understand the concept of fair play and the main rules of the game
• Enjoy competition in a variety of formats.

You are ready to move on toGreen Stage MLC Tennis Hot

Recommended racquet size: 25–27 inches
Court size: Full court
Tennis ball:Green ball (75 per cent compression)
Typical age: 10–12 years

I am able to:

• React quickly and adapt footwork and movement patterns
• Keep correct posture and maintain body balance
• Differentiate speed and spin on first and second serves
• Rally crosscourt for 10–15 shots varying height, depth, speed and spin
• Use approach, drive volley, volley and overhead in an offensive way
• Identify game style (strengths and weaknesses)
• Enjoy competition in a variety of formats.

Congratulations! You are ready to play on the full court with a yellow ball just like your favourite champions!