We offer 3 levels of Red Ball tennis classes for our youngest learners, age 4 1/2 to 7.  The Red Ball is a slow-moving, low-bounce foam training ball, perfect for children who are still learning gross motor skills. Red Ball tennis is played on 36 foot courts (width of a standard tennis court) with a short, 2'9" net. Register for: <ul> <li><a href="https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&center_ids=2&site_ids=3&activity_keyword=Tiny%20Tots&viewMode=list" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tiny Tots</a> (4 1/2-5 years). Focus is on the ABC's: Agility, Balance, and Coordination. Instruction also covers sending and receiving skills like contact and followthrough. The goal of the class is to have fun while learning to rally. No prerequisite.</li> <li><a href="https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&center_ids=2&site_ids=3&activity_keyword=Red%20Ball%201&viewMode=list" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Red Ball 1</a> (6-7 years). Similar to Tiny Tots, Red Ball 1 focuses on the ABC's of Agility, Balance, and Coordination. Instruction also covers sending and receiving skills like contact and followthrough. The goal of the class is to have fun while learning to rally. No prerequisite.</li> <li><a href="https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/seattle/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&center_ids=2&site_ids=3&activity_keyword=Red%20Ball%202&viewMode=list" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Red Ball 2</a> (6-7 years). This is a progression from Red Ball 1 for students who are building their rallying skills. To enter this class, students must be able to rally with the coach a minimum of 10 times in a row, including at least 2 backhands. Being able to demonstrate ready position, proper technique in forehand and backhand preparation and follow-through, and making line calls are needed. Students will play on 36’ tennis court. Lastly, students need to be able to drop and hit a tennis ball into an intended area. Coaches will continue to work on bettering the student’s serve and providing guidance for technical corrections on all strokes. Students can expect mini drills, points, and exciting games. Prerequisite: Red Ball 1 and instructor permission.</li> </ul>