Junior Winter 1st Session 2023

THE PRINCETON TENNIS PROGRAM JUNIOR PROGRAMS 

The Princeton Tennis Program 12 and Under Program is modeled after the United States Tennis Associations guidelines for developing players 5 to 12 years old. USTA 12 and under tennis allows children to learn and compete on courts and with equipment appropriate to their stage of development. The focus is game based, and the environment facilitates the child’s ability to rally and compete at an early age. 

RED BALL 1 5&6 YEARS OLD This class is an introductory class that focuses on athletic skills and basic stroke development. FUN is a key element in this class. Students will be introduced to groundstrokes and volleys in an encouraging environment. 

RED BALL 2 6&8 YEARS OLD This class will continue to reinforce proper stroke mechanics. Students will begin to rally with their groundstrokes. Children in this class will learn basics for the serve and volley. The environment will be fun, relaxed, and encouraging, facilitating the child’s ability to develop technical and game skills for tennis. 

ORANGE BALL 1 SKILL BUILDER 7-10 YEARS OLD This class will continue to focus on proper technique including appropriate grip changes. Students will continue to improve their rallying skills while developing an understanding of the service return, approach shot to volley transition and overhead. The environment will be fun and encouraging, facilitating the student’s ability to develop technical and game skills for tennis. 

ORANGE BALL 2 CONNECTORS 7-10 YEARS OLD This class is designed for orange ball players able to successfully rally and serve. These students will learn how to compete against each other on the singles and doubles court. Technical parameters will be reinforced. The environment will be positive and active, facilitating the development of new competitive skills and reinforcement of existing skills. 

GREEN DOT 1 SKILL BUILDERS 9-12 YEARS OLD This class is designed for the 9 to 12-year-old student new to the game of tennis. This class with be taught on the regulation court with a green dot ball. The focus for this class will be on building technique for groundstrokes, volleys and serves. The environment will be fun and encouraging, facilitating the student’s ability to develop technical and game skills for tennis.

GREEN DOT 2 CONNECTORS 9-12 YEARS OLD This class is designed for green dot players able to successfully rally and serve. Technical and tactical parameters will be reinforced. Students will improve their ability to produce racquet head speed and spin on their groundstrokes and serve. Players will become more self- reliant in their tactical decision-making skills. They will begin to understand winning and losing. The environment will be positive, active, and conducive to reinforcing new and existing skills. 

GREEN/YELLOW TEEN (13 YRS. AND OLDER) This class is designed for 13 and older teenager new to the game of tennis. The focus will be on technique for groundstrokes, volleys and serves. Both green dot and yellow balls will be used to benefit the student’s development. 

YELLOW 2 CONNECTORS (11 AND OLDER) The emphasis in this class will be rallying and serving from the baseline. Technical and tactical parameters will be reinforced. Players will become more self- reliant in their tactical decision-making skills. The environment will be positive, active, and conducive to reinforcing new and existing skills. 

PERFORMERS-ORANGE, GREEN AND YELLOW This class is designed for students who are match ready. These students can serve, rally, keep score and have been rated eligible or need to try out. Footwork, strategy, consistency, and full court match play will be evaluated.

HIGH SCHOOL TRAINING This class is geared towards students who play for their high school team, as well as participate in tournaments. Students in this class have strong technique, hit medium to fast paced shots, and play with consistency, placement, and depth. The player must have a working knowledge of all spins and proper grips. Strong movement and well-developed footwork are necessary skills for this level. This class aims to develop players through various match situations by emphasizing different tactics and playing with variety.

Winter 2023 Classes 

Eve Kraft Tennis Center: 92 Washington Road, Princeton, NJ 08550

• • 1^st 8-week session
  • Register by using your online account or call (609) 520-0015
  • $25 withdrawal fee will be administered if player withdraws once a class begins
  • Sign-ups begin November 14^th. Annual Pass Holders receive 10% discount
  • Please email if you have a special request for a private group lesson, other than sessions listed below, email – Gina Pileggi – gina@ptp.org
  • One credit per session in case of illness or injury with a doctor’s note provided.