SPORT

At PLC Sydney, we provide tennis coaching and development for all students, from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our experienced staff create personalised programs and flexible training options for all levels, ensuring on-court experiences are both enjoyable and challenging. 

Programs

Tennis Australia Hotshots – A modified skills and games program for players of all ages. It uses low-compression balls, smaller racquets, and modified courts and rules, preparing players to learn, play, and enjoy tennis.

Technical Progression – Players develop their skills through four main stages using different balls:

• Kindy to Year 2 (Red Ball)

  • Larger, low-compression ball.

  • Focus on hand-eye coordination, grip technique, and footwork.

  • Progress to Orange Ball once they consistently make contact and hit most balls over the net from inside the service line.
    
    

• Years 1–4 (Orange Ball)

  • Normal-sized ball with 50% compression of a yellow ball.

  • Focus on grip, footwork, and hand-eye coordination.

  • Progress to Green Ball once players can hit the majority of shots from between the service line and baseline.
    
    

• Years 3–6 (Orange or Green Ball)

  • Placement depends on strength and prior experience.

  • New players start with grips, technique, and footwork, as with younger stages.

• Green Ball training moves players to the baseline. Once they can rally and serve with at least a 50% success rate, they are ready for IPSHA tennis.

• Yellow Ball

  • Full-compression ball for advanced players.

  • Focus on tactical understanding, point construction, technique, footwork, and focus.

  • Players at this level can register for IGSSA and Tildesley competitions.

Performance Squads
Designed for leading and aspiring players, these squads incorporate technical, tactical, and physical preparation, supplementing private lessons with your coach.

Students can also try out for IPSHA and IGSA Tennis (details below).