What age is Yellow Ball tennis for?

Yellow Ball is for ages 12 and up. It uses the full-size court and the standard yellow ball — the same equipment used in adult and professional tennis.

Do you run tennis squads in Adelaide?

Yes. Our Yellow Ball squads at Somerton Park train competition-ready players aged 12+, with progression into Advanced and Elite performance squads for committed juniors.

Is Yellow Ball only for competitive players?

No. Yellow Ball suits any player aged 12+ ready for the full ball and court — from those who simply want to play strong social tennis to those chasing tournament results. Coaching is tailored to each player.

How do I know if my child is ready for a squad?

Book a free trial and our coaches will assess your child and recommend the right group — Yellow Ball or, where appropriate, a performance squad.

Ages 12+

Yellow Ball Tennis Squads Adelaide (Ages 12+)

Yellow Ball is full-court, full-speed tennis on the standard ball. For players aged 12 and up, our Somerton Park squads develop competition-ready skills, match strategy, and the fitness and focus that serious junior tennis demands.

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What your child learns

At the yellow-ball stage the fundamentals are in place, so coaching turns to refinement and performance: weapon development, serve and return under pressure, all-court patterns, and the tactical reading that wins matches. Players learn to build and finish points, to construct a game plan, and to adapt it against different opponents.

Squad training adds the physical and competitive layer — movement, conditioning, and the mental side of competing well. Whether a player is chasing tournament results or simply wants to play strong, confident tennis, the focus is on measurable progress.

How a session runs

Yellow Ball squads combine intensive technical and tactical work with live, competitive play. Sessions run a little longer than the junior ball stages, and our coaching keeps reading each player individually — feedback is personal, not one-size-fits-all, even in a squad setting.

Committed players can progress into our performance squads (Advanced and Elite), which train alongside the Yellow Ball groups. Squad times for the current term are listed on the schedule below.

Yellow Ball sessions this term

Mon 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Mon Yellow Ball
$25/session
Wed 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Wed Girls Yellow
$25/session
Wed 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Wed Yellow Ball
$25/session
Thu 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Thu Yellow Squad
$30/session

From $25/session. Get Active Kids vouchers accepted — submit in-app after signup.

Frequently asked questions

What age is Yellow Ball tennis for?: Yellow Ball is for ages 12 and up. It uses the full-size court and the standard yellow ball — the same equipment used in adult and professional tennis.
Do you run tennis squads in Adelaide?: Yes. Our Yellow Ball squads at Somerton Park train competition-ready players aged 12+, with progression into Advanced and Elite performance squads for committed juniors.
Is Yellow Ball only for competitive players?: No. Yellow Ball suits any player aged 12+ ready for the full ball and court — from those who simply want to play strong social tennis to those chasing tournament results. Coaching is tailored to each player.
How do I know if my child is ready for a squad?: Book a free trial and our coaches will assess your child and recommend the right group — Yellow Ball or, where appropriate, a performance squad.