RS TENNIS ACADEMY

QUICKSTART 10 & under

The RS Academy QuickStart and 10 and under Programs are exciting play formats for learning and playing tennis. They are designed to bring kids to the game utilizing smaller rackets, slower and lighter balls, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to the age and size of the child. It is divided into two different levels, ages 8 and under and ages 9-10.
Give your child the best start to their tennis life, QuickStart!

The Winter QuickStart program will begin on Wednesday, January 11th.  

The RS Tennis Academy Program has fully incorporated the USTA 10 and under tennis curriculum for all of our younger juniors. Through extensive development and following USTA guidelines, 10 and under juniors in our program develop skills faster, learn how to move with good balance and begin to actually play "the game" from day one. All juniors registered in the Winter Program will use the USTA 10 and Under guidelines.

When visiting RS Academy you will see 10 and Under juniors actually playing the game using skills developed on 36ft (QuickStart) and 60ft. courts. 10 and under tennis follows the same logic as other youth sports such as baseball and soccer; kid sized courts and kid sized equipment. The benefits are immediate. Within an hour the kids are rallying , having fun and psyched for more!

RallyBall was developed by the USTA and Academy Director Riaz Shivji, has made significant improvements to help juniors learn and use RallyBall to enjoy playing the game. RS Academy staff have been trained personally by Riaz so juniors are taught the core fundamentals and applying their own style. Our juniors can then progress along our clear developmental pathway.

  Our QuickStart program is ideal for first timers. We will be using the shorter 36ft court, foam/red felt balls and juniors should come with size appropriate rackets in 19, 21 or 23 inch length. Games and fun exercises are used to instill core movement, throwing, catching and hitting fundamentals. This is done in a fun, positive, engaging setting.

  Our 10 and under program will use 60 ft courts, orange/green balls and children will learn specific stroke fundamentals to help them rally and enjoy playing "the game". Creative scoring and team games are used to ensure a positve group dynamic. Rackets for these juniors should be size appropriate in 23, or 25 inch lengths.
 
**Adult rackets are too long, too heavy and the grips are too large, An appropriately sized racket, one designed for kid's size hands and strength, is essential. If you are not sure about your child's racket please email Director, Riaz Shivji at
WE RECOMMEND WILSON JUNIOR RACKETS! THEY ARE THE BEST RACKETS AROUND!

Ages 5-8:

Ages 8-10:

riaz@rstennis.com