10 & Under Equipment

COURTS

10 and under play will be on a 60'x21' court for singles, and a 60'x27' court for doubles.  8 and under play will take place on a 36'x18' court.  Nearly all of the larger facilities in the state have permanent 10 and under blended lines painted on their existing courts, although the lines can be taped or painted on for a league or tournament match.

BALLS

For 10 and under play, and orange low-compression ball will be used, and a slightly larger red low-compression ball will be used for 8 and under play. The balls move slower through the air and bounce lower, enabling players more time to adjust to the ball and contact the ball in their strike zone.   For 12 and under play, green and orange balls are used.

RACQUETS

Racquets for 10 and under play can be anywhere from 19" to 25" long, depending on what the best fit is for the individual.  10 and unders typically use 25" or 23" racquets, while 8 and under players use 19", 21", or 23" racquets based on their size and height.