JMTA
MAC Red & Orange Ball
Sportime
Tennis
Get Your Kids Playing & Loving Tennis Fast!
Our JMTA Mac Red and Mac Orange programs for our youngest players are the pathway to JMTA green dot ball and yellow-ball training (on the full-sized 78’ court). They are designed to develop the whole player - physically, mentally, tactically and technically - from the very first lesson. Mac Red and Mac Orange players work through clearly defined stages of development that follow an internationally recognized progression of court sizes (red 36’, orange 60’), ball types and net heights that maximize learning and fun.
Our Mac Red and Mac Orange ball programs combine the best principles of child learning, with the JMTA training philosophy and with world-class tennis instruction to create an innovative and engaging program experience. Our approach encourages players to take risks, to use their intellects and to find solutions. Our young tennis players don’t just receive tennis instruction - using our proprietary “gamification” approach, they embark on tennis missions, acquire skills, collect points, which can be redeemed for prizes, and achieve milestones. If you think that all red and orange ball programs are alike, they are not.
Young players just starting out will require a court test to determine the program placement appropriate for their skill level.
Featured MAC Red & Orange Ball Programs
Ages 5 - 8
MAC Red Ball
The first stage of our JMTA U10 Pathway is designed for young players just starting to play the game. Using the appropriate sized Red Court (36’) and ball (low compression red), U10 Red One players learn to serve, rally and score on the Red Court over a lower net.
Offered at:
Ages 7 - 10
MAC Orange Ball
Players transition to the larger Orange Court (60’) and the full-sized net, using both red balls and orange balls that move faster and bounce higher, making tracking and movement more challenging.
Offered at:
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Tennis Mentors and Teachers
A great coach drives change to your game, mindset and body. With vision, strategy and confidence, our instructors challenge players to lead the pack and improve their performance on the court.
SPORTIME World Tour
The SPORTIME World Tour is our premier Grand Slam competition for Red, Orange, and Green level players, included at no additional cost with your Under 10 Tennis group program sessions. Hosted at various SPORTIME locations throughout the year, these events offer SPORTIME students from all clubs a chance to compete in a format tailored to their age and skill level, inspired by Pro Tour Grand Slam competitions held worldwide. Each event is a festive occasion, featuring theme-inspired cuisine, exciting prizes, and entertainment for the whole family. Be sure to register for our upcoming events and bring your passport to join in the fun!
