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About OTR

OTR Tennis Asia is one of the leading tennis schools in Hong Kong.

Established in 2005, OTR runs tennis programmes in 6 locations with 12 internationally qualified coaches, providing Hong Kong juniors and adults with qualified tennis coaching, in a healthy, competitive and fun environment.

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“At OTR, we help juniors progress and fulfill their dreams of becoming the best players they can possibly be. We teach our players to play with pride & win with character.”

OTR PROGRAMMES

PROGRAMMES LEVELS

Our progression chart and simple-to-follow descriptors are designed to help parents understand which group their child should be in. We want your kids to be challenged but also in the appropriate level group for best results.

The information provided should also serve to encourage and explain how a player can progress from one level to a higher level.

If you are still unsure which group your child should be in, please feel free to ask an OTR pro for assistance, or we can schedule a half-hour assessment to determine the most suitable group for your child.

 Programme  Description Sign Up
MINI RED (Level III) Age: 5-8 Court size: 12m x 6m
  • – Can make 5 Forehands or Backhands in the court.
  • – 5 /10 serves in the court.
  • – 5 / 0 volleys in the court.
  • – Can identify when the ball is in or out.
  • – Can identify who won the point.
 Manhattan
MINI RED (Level II) Age: 5-8 Court size: 12m x 6m
  • – Can make 10 Forehands or Backhands in the court.
  • – 7 /10 serves in the court .
  • – 7 /10 approach shots and 1 volley.
  • – Can understand the rules.
  • – Can score correctly.
 HKTC
 HKIS
 Manhattan
MINI RED (Level I) Age: 5-8 Court size: 12m x 6m
  • – Can make 15 Forehands or Backhands in the court.
  • – 7 /10 serves in the court.
  • – 7 /10 approach shots and 2 volleys.
  • – Knows the options after spinning the racquet to start the match.
  • – Understands the rules of a tie-breaker.
 HKTC
 HKIS
 Manhattan
 Programme  Description Sign Up
MINI ORANGE (Level III)

Age: 8
Court size: 18m x 6.5m

  • – Can make 10 groundstrokes in the court.
  • – 7 /10 serves in the court.
  • – 7 /10 approach shots and 1 volley.
  • – Understands when the ball is in and out, when the server has 2 serves, when it’s a let serve, a double bounce and also knows how to score correctly and confidently.
 Manhattan
MINI ORANGE (Level II)

Age: 8
Court size: 18m x 6.5m

  • – Can make 15 Groundstrokes in the court.
  • – 7 /10 serves in the court.
  • – 7 /10 approach shots and 2 volleys.
  • – Understands the serving order, scoring.
  • – Knows to shake hands at the end of the match.
 HKTC
 HKIS
 Manhattan
MINI ORANGE (Level I)

Age: 8
Court size: 18m x 6.5m

  • – Can make 20 Groundstrokes in the court.
  • – 7 /10 serves in with direction.
  • – 20 /25 approach shots combined with 2 volleys and a smash.
  • – Can score a tie-breaker.
  • – Starting to formulate game plans.
 HKTC
 HKIS
 Manhattan
 Programme  Description Sign Up
GREEN BALL
(Level II)
Age: 9-10
Court size: Full court
  • – Can make 10 Groundstrokes in the court.
  • – 7 /10 serves in to both the Deuce and Ad court.
  • – 7 /10 approach and 2 volleys.
  • – Can score and call the score accurately.
  • – Knows to shake hands at the end of a match.
 HKTC
 HKIS
 Manhattan
GREEN BALL
(Level I)
Age: 9-10
Court size: Full court
  • – Can make 20 Groundstrokes in the court .
  • – 7 /10 serves in with direction.
  • – 20 /25 approach shots combined with 2 volleys and a smash.
  • – Playing competitive matches.
  • – Identifying opponents’ strengths and weaknesses.
 HKTC
 HKIS
 Manhattan
 Programme  Description Sign Up
YELLOW BALL
(Level II)
Age: 11+
Court size: Full court
  • – Competent to rally and basic serve technique from baseline with coach
  • – Understands the use of a loop in the backswing for groundstrokes, has correct grips and follow through on groundstrokes.
  • – Uses split step in rallies and at the net.
  • – Positive and motivated to learn
  • – Developing topspin on groundstrokes
  • – Beginning to develop slice backhand.
  • – Emphasis on using continental grip on serves, volleys, and smashes
  • – Has some match experience
  • – Proficient in basic fitness drills
 HKTC
 HKIS
 Manhattan
YELLOW BALL
(Level I)
Age: 11+
Court size: Full court
  • – At least 2 sessions per week plus private lessons.
  • – These juniors are starting to compete in club competition/tournaments
  • – Are self-motivated
  • – Technically sounds groundstrokes
  • – Using a continental grip to serve, volley and smash
  • – Able to start to add spin on serves
  • – Has a good fitness level
 HKTC
 HKIS
 Manhattan
 Programme  Description Sign Up
TOURNAMENT PLAYER
These kids are invited into this programme.
They have fulfilled the red, orange, green, yellow prerequisites and have shown a keen interest in the performance side of tennis.
 HKTC
 Manhattan
 Programme  Description Sign Up
LADIES CLINIC
(All levels)
Levels vary from Beginner to Advanced. Ladies will be grouped accordingly depending on who signs up.  HKTC
 Manhattan
LADIES TEAMS
(All levels)
For Ladies league team coaching coaches tailor programmes designed specifically for your teams’ needs, including help selecting ideal combinations for matches throughout the season.  HKTC
 Programme  Description Sign Up
CAMPS
(All levels)
Camps take place throughout the year during school holidays. Students will be grouped according to ability; age will also be taken into consideration.
 HKTC
 Manhattan
 Programme  Description Sign Up
PRIVATE LESSONS
(All levels)
Private lessons are designed to help players of all levels and ages reach their potential and achieve their goals in a specifically tailored session. Semi-privates and small groups can also be accommodated as long as levels of students are similar.
 HKTC
 HKIS
 Manhattan