Tennis Levels 1-7
Twyla Plack
Eagle Ridge is a member owned summer pool and tennis club that focuses on a family centered atmosphere that not only provides swim and tennis facilities, but areas for families to gather and children to play. There are many activities for kids to engage in beyond swimming and tennis that will keep them smiling and busy all day! Our tennis program is lead by a certified Tennis Pro and offers lesson programs for toddlers to adults - as well as a competitive team program. Our swim program offers six levels of American Red Cross certified lesson instruction and a competitive swim team for kids of all ages and abilities. Both competitive programs compete with clubs in the Orchard Park/ Hamburg area. Eagle Ridge is a USTA member organization and offers USTA's 10 and Under youth development program.
3.0
Beginner-Intermediate Player: Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power. Needs work on depth and variety.
3.5
Intermediate Player: Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play and has improved court coverage.
4.0
Intermediate-Advanced Player: Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. May be starting to master the use of power and spins (though tends to over-hit difficult shots). Rallies may be lost due to impatience.
4.5
Advanced Player: Starting to master the use of power and spins; can handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. May have played varsity or college club tennis.
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The aim of this systematic review is to provide an overview of outcome measures and instruments identified in the literature for examining technical and tactical skills in tennis related to performance levels. Such instruments can be used to identify talent or the specific skill development training needs of particular players. Searches for this review were conducted using the PubMed, Web of Science, and PsycInfo databases. Out of 733 publications identified through these searches, 40 articles were considered relevant and included in this study. They were divided into three categories: (1) technical skills, (2) tactical skills and (3) integrated technical and tactical skills. There was strong evidence that technical skills (ball velocity and to a lesser extent ball accuracy) and tactical skills (decision making, anticipation, tactical knowledge and visual search strategies) differed among players according to their performance levels. However, integrated measurement of these skills is required, because winning a point largely hinges on a tactical decision to perform a particular stroke (i.e., technical execution). Therefore, future research should focus on examining the relationship between these skills and tennis performance and on the development of integrated methods for measuring these skills.
We've recently updated our class levels at the Tennis Center, and we know those changes might be a little bit confusing. To help place yourself or your child in the apporpriate class level, here are some more detailed descriptions:
For new players ages 9-10. Have fun learning strokes, movement, and more with this introduction to tennis. The orange ball is the same size as a standard yellow ball, but it bounces a little lower (50% compression). Orange ball players use the regular net on a smaller court, with a smaller racquet, all of which makes it easier for them to have fun and be successful. All equipment is provided. With instructor approval, students completing Orange Ball 1 advance to Orange Ball 2.
For players ages 9-10 who have completed Orange Ball 1, Red Ball 2, and/or have instructor approval. Build your skills, raise your confidence, and gain experience. The orange ball is the same size as a standard yellow ball, but it bounces a little lower (50% compression). Orange ball players use the regular net on a smaller court, with a smaller racquet, all of which makes it easier for them to have fun and be successful. All equipment is provided. With instructor approval, students completing Orange Ball 2 advance to Green Ball 2.
For new players 11-17. Have fun learning strokes, movement, and more with this introduction to tennis. The green ball has a higher compression than the red and orange balls (75% of a standard yellow tennis ball), which makes it move a little slower and bounce a little lower, which makes it easier for them to have fun and be successful. Players use a full-size court, and the racquet may be full-size or slightly smaller, depending on the player. All equipment is provided. With instructor approval, students completing Green Ball 1 advance to Green Ball 2.
For players ages 11-17 who have completed Green Ball 1, Orange Ball 2, and/or have instructor approval. Build your skills, raise your confidence, and gain experience. The green ball has a higher compression than the red and orange balls (75% of a standard yellow tennis ball), which makes it move a little slower and bounce a little lower, which makes it easier for them to have fun and be successful. Players use a full-size court, and the racquet may be full-size or slightly smaller, depending on the player. All equipment is provided. With instructor approval, students completing Green Ball 2 advance to Jr. Excellence.
3.0 Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes, and lacks execution when tyrying for directional control, depth, or power. Most common doubles formation is one up and one back.
3.5 Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, and is developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0 Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, oberheads, approach shots, and volleys with some success. Occasionally forces errors when serving, and teamwork in doubles is evident. Rallies may be lost due to impatience.
The mission of the tennis program is to provide tennis opportunities for all ages and ability levels. Lessons, leagues, ladders, and quadrants are some of the programs offered year-round. There are 20 tennis locations and 104 tennis courts available around the city. The main tennis facility is Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center with 23 courts, two backboards, two ball machines, and more.
No experience is needed! Forehand and backhand groundstrokes, volleys, overhead, serve, scorekeeping, and the rules. To graduate to level 2, players must be able to serve from the baseline, keep score, and play a full-court set.
Must be at the NTRP 2.5 level or use full swing on most strokes during match play to enter this class. This is a drills class using all of your strokes. This class will focus more on 2.5 match skills than stroke technique. To pass, players must be at the 3.0 level.
Must be at the NTRP 3.0 level or have full-swing strokes during match play to enter this class. This drills class may include topspin, underspin, and slice serving. To advance, players must be at the 3.5 level or be able to hit topspin and underspin and slice serves.
No experience is needed for this class. Players will work on building rallying skills and learn basic strokes, scorekeeping, and the rules of tennis. To graduate to level 2, players must be able to sustain a rally, make 6 out of 10 serves from the baseline, keep score, and play a full-court set. Please bring light, loose-fitting clothes, non-marking sneakers, and a racquet. Racquets will be available to borrow if needed.