About
The IU Tennis Center Junior Instructional Program offers Junior Instructional Program classes for children ages 4–18. Red Ball–Level 1 and Red Ball–Level 2 cover cooperative tennis basics, including agility, balance, coordination, motor skills, initiating a rally, moving and judging a ball, and controlling the racquet. Orange Ball (Levels 3–4) covers forehand, backhand, serve, volley, tactical play from the 60' court, topspin, and the difference between a volley and a ground stroke. Advanced/Intermediate and Advanced include ball control exercises, offense/defense concepts, competition skills, footwork, conditioning, match play tactics, mechanics, mental toughness, and sportsmanship.
Programs
- Junior Instructional Program — children ages 4–18
- Red Ball–Level 1 — ages 4–6 · $18 per day · Students learn cooperative tennis basics, including agility, balance, coordination, motor skills, initiating a rally, moving and judging a ball, and controlling the racquet.
- Red Ball–Level 2 — ages 6–8 · $18 per day · Students learn cooperative tennis basics, including agility, balance, coordination, motor skills, initiating a rally, moving and judging a ball, and controlling the racquet.
- Orange Ball (Levels 3–4) — $36 per day · Students develop proper technique on forehand, backhand, serve, and volley; learn tactical play from the 60' court; and learn topspin and the difference between a volley and a ground stroke.
- Intermediate — $36 per day
- Advanced/Intermediate — $36 per day · This clinic develops technique with emphasis on offense/defense concepts for singles and doubles, plus ball control exercises and adaptive skills during competitive play.
- Advanced — $36 per day · Students focus on competition skills, improving tactical and technical skills, match play performance, footwork, conditioning, match play tactics, mechanics, mental toughness, and sportsmanship.
- High Performance — $36 per day
At a glance
- Ages: 4–18 years old
- Price range: $18–$36 per day
About the provider
Advance registration is required. All clinics are led by a USPTA-certified professional. IU Tennis Center members can register online for Junior Programs.
Advance registration is required. All clinics are led by a USPTA-certified professional. IU Tennis Center members can register online for Junior Programs. Non-members should contact Akshaya Sabapathy to learn more about Junior Programs or inquire about registration.
Last updated September 4, 2026.
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