Foundational, Development & Performance

Foundation

Red Ball
Red tennis is named after the red foam or felt balls that are used at this stage. The balls bounce lower and move slower through the air, giving beginner players a chance to set up and take a good swing at the ball. Courts at this level are 36 feet long and 18 feet wide, with a net that is 2-foot-9.

Development

Orange Ball
After the Red level, players graduate to the Orange level. Orange felt balls bounce higher and move faster than the Red balls. They are a step toward the traditional yellow tennis ball while still remaining fun and manageable for players learning the game. Courts at this level are 60 feet by 21 feet for singles and 60 feet by 27 feet for doubles. The net is 3 feet at the center and 3-foot-6 at the net posts.

Performance

Green Ball
After Orange, comes the Green ball. These are very similar to the traditional yellow tennis ball but with a slightly lower compression, so it rebounds lower off the court after a bounce. The Green court is the same dimension as the traditional Yellow court: 78 feet by 27 feet for singles and 78 feet by 36 feet for doubles.
The net is 3 feet at the center and 3-foot-6 at the net posts