Ballymena Lawn Tennis Club

Green Stage

GREEN STAGE

The ball used in the Green stage has a higher compression than the Red and Orange stages (75% of a yellow tennis ball) and children play on a full-size court.

Green Ball Stage Main Competencies

  • react quickly and adapt footwork and movement patterns
  • place the serve in different locations in the service box
  • rally with varying height over the net, depth, speed and spin
  • hit attacking balls or use defensive skills as required in a rally
  • volley the ball in front of the body while moving forward and also hit a drive volley and overhead smash to different locations
  • identify own game style and strengths and weaknesses
  • play honestly and fairly and show good sportsmanship
 
22nd Dec 2025
Congratulations to Emma Mezei who this weekend received her official Tennis Ulster...
 
 
 
 
22nd Dec 2025
Well done to Green Ball Player Jack Woods who has been named player of the week! ...
 
 
 
 
22nd Dec 2025
This weekend the club hosted over 60 juniors for our Junior Christmas social night...