Age 8 · Fair Lawn Indoor
Tennis for 8-Year-Olds
Eight-year-olds can play a real match. Scoring, sides, serving to the correct box, all of it. This is where tennis becomes a lifelong sport, not just an activity.
What we focus on at age 8
- ●Match play with scoring
- ●Volleys and net play
- ●Overhand serves
- ●Rally consistency — 10-plus shots without a miss
Racket size
23 or 25-inch
Ball type
Green dot (low-compression)
Note for parents
If your 8-year-old is asking to move up to more advanced programs, USTA has junior tournament pathways starting at this age. We can point you there.
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Our Fair Lawn clinic serves families across Bergen County. Pick your town for drive time and details.
Nov 16 start - spots fill fast
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