Savitar has adopted the globally recognized U10 program developed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). We have designed our junior tennis programs to allow players to clearly work through the defined stages with varying court sizes (red 36’, orange 60’, green/yellow 78’), ball types (red, orange, green, yellow) and net heights. At each stage, we evaluate students and place them in age and level appropriate groups to enhance their enjoyment and learning abilities.
RED STAGE
DEVELOPMENT
The Development stage is designed for junior tennis players that are new to the game. Players at this stage use the appropriate-sized Red Court (36') and ball (low-compression red) to learn all the fundamental skills including forehand, backhand, volleys, and serve over a mini-tennis net. Development players focus on learning skills such as ball-tracking, effective hitting positions, and changing the direction of the ball using fundamental stroke mechanics.
PERFORMANCE
Junior Tennis Players at the Performance stage continue on the Red Court with increased emphasis on tracking skills, stroke mechanics, and directing shots to specific areas of the court. Performance players will start learning to combine shots together, build tactical understanding of the game, and deal with speed and spin. Players will also learn to rally and keep score.
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ORANGE STAGE
DEVELOPMENT
Orange Development players transition to the larger Orange Court (60') and the full-sized net, while being introduced orange balls that are faster and bounce higher than red balls, increasing the challenges of ball-tracking and finding effective hitting positions. Junior Tennis Players in this stage develop further understanding of game tactics, point patterns, and decision-making skills based on court position, as well as ways to move their opponents. Technical skills are continuously refined with longer swing extensions and the use of spin.
PERFORMANCE
Junior Tennis Players that are confident in most areas of their game, and can better understand their strengths and weaknesses, now play the game with the intent of challenging their opponents. There is an increased focus on playing aggressively from the 3/4 court baseline and at the net. Tactical skills such as decision making, shot placements, and taking time away from the opponent are strengthened. At the Performance stage, players also continue to improve their athletic abilities, enhancing the balance and movement skills required to progress to the next level of the game.
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GREEN STAGE
DEVELOPMENT
Savitar's green ball program offers junior players the opportunity to advance and play competitively based on their age and ability. This program focuses on building all-rounded players, tactically, technically, physically and mentally. With our structured lesson plans, junior players will master all fundamentals of the game including balance and agility on the full 78' court. Time will be spent enhancing awareness of their opponents and focusing on balance between offensive and defensive tactics.
PERFORMANCE
As players build on competitive skills at the development stage, their tactical awareness is extended. They will continue to develop their athletic abilities, allowing them to position themselves better for optimum swing speeds, swing shaping, and contact points. Players will also refine their technical skills that include the ability to adjust depth, height, speed, spin, and direction of the ball and apply then to various tactics, using "live ball" drills to construct offensive points and game strategies, while also being able to determine their own strengths and weaknesses as well as those of their opponent.
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YELLOW STAGE
DEVELOPMENT
Savitar's teaching framework at this stage is targeted towards the full athletic build of the player, as well as their technical and tactical skills development. Our high-level tennis professionals teach players how, when, and why to strike a ball so as to properly execute their tactical game plans during a match. Players' experience and confidence in competitive play are driven by high-intensity drills and dynamic games.
PERFORMANCE
The Yellow Performance stage is devoted to heightening players' experience in matchplay - having fun while being successful playing the game! On top of the technical and tactical skills, the physical and mental components are also key in defining a confident player. Our world-class coaches use advanced drills as well as "live ball" point play in sessions at this stage. We want to teach our players to master their strengths and overcome their weaknesses - teaching them not only to have technically sound strokes, but also match-winning strategies.
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PRIVATE TENNIS Lessons
Players of all ages and levels may receive private lessons with Savitar’s elite tennis professionals in a fully individualized environment, complete with customized lesson plans based on their standard of play and tennis goals. Players may sign up as a group with friends or colleagues (junior or adult) with up to four players in a private group participants. Please enquire below for rates and availability.