Ages 3-5
Blue Ball Tennis Adelaide (Ages 3-5)
Blue Ball is where the very first steps on a tennis court happen. For three-to-five-year-olds, our Somerton Park sessions are built almost entirely around play — soft, slow blue balls, pint-sized racquets, and games that grow coordination and confidence without a child ever feeling like they are being "taught".
What your child learns
At this age tennis is movement, balance and fun first — using the slowest, softest equipment in the Hot Shots pathway, all through games rather than drills:
- Fundamental motor skills — running, stopping, throwing, catching, and tracking a moving ball.
- Racquet basics — how to hold it, make contact, and send a ball back over a low net.
- The habits underneath the sport — listening, taking turns, and trying again after a miss.
How a session runs
Blue Ball sessions are short, high-energy, and tightly supervised, with a low coach-to-child ratio so every little one gets individual attention. We coach through feel, not formula — each child is read individually, and the games flex to match where they are on the day.
No equipment, no experience, and no tennis background is needed. Bring a hat, a water bottle, and shoes they can run in; we provide everything else.
Blue Ball sessions this term
Tue 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Tue Blue Ball
Tue 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Tue Blue Ball
Fri 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Fri Blue Ball
Fri 3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Fri Blue Ball
$15/ session
Get Active Kids vouchers accepted — submit in-app after signup.
All Blue Ball groups run at our home courts — tennis lessons in Somerton Park has directions, parking and the court map.
Who coaches your child
Maxim Paskalutsa
Founder & Head Coach, Sunrise Tennis
“Feel over formula — every player read individually, every session built around play.”
- Working With Children Check· Current
Frequently asked questions
- Is my 3-year-old too young to start tennis?
- No. Blue Ball is designed specifically for ages 3-5. Everything is scaled to little bodies — soft balls, short racquets, a low net, and games-based coaching — so even a first-timer can succeed and have fun in their first session.
- Does my child need their own racquet?
- Not to start. We provide age-appropriate racquets and balls for the trial and for sessions, so you can see whether your child enjoys it before buying anything.
- How long is a Blue Ball session?
- Blue Ball sessions are kept short to match a young child's attention span. Exact times for the current term are listed on the session schedule below.
- What should my child wear?
- Comfortable active clothing, a hat, sunscreen, and supportive shoes they can run in. Bring a labelled water bottle — Adelaide courts get warm.
More questions? Read our full FAQ.
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One free session, no account needed — we'll help you find the right level.