Red Ball 1

About this event

Red Ball 1 — FUNdamentals

Age Range: 6–8

Court & Ball: 36-foot court | Red ball

Red Ball 1 is designed to introduce young players to the fundamentals of tennis in a fun, active, and engaging environment. Players will develop coordination, movement, racquet skills, and the confidence to begin rallying and playing points.

Class Focus

FUNdamentals and athletic coordination

Racquet and ball control

Forehand and backhand development

Rally initiation and cooperative play

Movement to the ball and recovery to a ready position

Introduction to volleys and the overhand serve

Basic tennis rules, scoring, and court awareness

Skills Needed to Progress to Red 2

Players are ready to progress from Red Ball 1 to Red Ball 2 when they can demonstrate the following skills:

Rally 6+ shots cooperatively with a coach or peer

Transition from forehand/backhand play to basic net volleys

Demonstrate and execute basic overhand serve

Move effectively to the ball and recover to a ready position

Understand basic in/out calls and scoring

Goal: Build confident, coordinated young players who are excited to rally, compete, and continue developing their tennis skills.

Event details

Red 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 Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM and ends at 4:45 PM, local time at the club. Sessions continue until November 26, 2026. Registration costs $15.50 USD. 8 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