Green Ball 1

About this event

Green Ball 1 — Core Development

Age Range: 11–12

Court & Ball: Full court | Green ball

Green Ball 1 helps players transition into full-court tennis while developing the consistency, movement, and decision-making skills needed to play points with purpose. Players will build reliable baseline patterns, develop directional control, and begin applying their skills in more competitive, match-like situations.

Class Focus

Full-court rally consistency and depth

Forehand and backhand development

Changing direction with purpose

Serve development and point initiation

Return of serve

Split-step, recovery, and court movement

Recognizing and attacking short balls

Point construction and match readiness

Progression to Green Ball 2

Players are ready to progress from Green Ball 1 to Green Ball 2 when they consistently demonstrate the following:

Maintain a reliable baseline rally with depth at a moderate pace

Change direction effectively using both crosscourt and down-the-line shots

Serve with intent while demonstrating proper mechanics

Return serve consistently and keep the ball in play

Use a split step and recover effectively after each shot

Recognize short balls and confidently move forward to attack

Event details

Green Ball 1 is a clinic hosted by Chapel Hill Tennis Club in Carrboro, North Carolina. It is listed as Tennis: Junior Clinic. The venue is at 403 Westbrook Dr, Carrboro, North Carolina 27510. The next session starts on Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM and ends at 5:00 PM, local time at the club. Sessions continue until November 30, 2026. Registration costs $20.50 USD. 7 of 8 spots are open. Players can register online as guests, without a Chapel Hill Tennis Club account. Chapel Hill Tennis Club has 51 courts for tennis, pickleball, platform tennis, swimming.

Location

Chapel Hill Tennis Club