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.
What your child learns
The fundamentals are in place, so coaching turns to refinement and performance on the full ball and court:
- Weapon development, serve and return under pressure, and all-court patterns.
- Building and finishing points — constructing a game plan and adapting it against different opponents.
- The physical and mental layer of competing well — movement, conditioning, and focus.
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
Mon 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Mon Yellow Ball
Wed 5:30 PM
Junior Development
Wed 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Wed Girls Yellow
Wed 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM
Wed Girls Yellow
Wed 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Wed Yellow Ball
Wed 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Wed Yellow Ball
Thu 5:00 PM
Thursday Yellow Squad
Thu 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Thu Yellow Squad
Thu 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Thu Yellow Squad
Fri 5:00 PM
Teen Performance
Sat 10:30 AM
Saturday Cardio Tennis
$20/ session
Get Active Kids vouchers accepted — submit in-app after signup.
All Yellow 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.”
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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.
More questions? Read our full FAQ.
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