Tennis Australia Blog

Stories, tips and guides to help kids and families get the most out of tennis.

Benefits of Swisse Hot Shots Tennis

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Kids build movement skills, learn tennis through games, stay active, grow confidence and make friends.

Competing as a kid

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Start competing in junior tennis. Build skills, gain confidence and choose a format that suits your level.

Hot Shots Blue stage

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Ages 3–5+. Play-based activities that build running, jumping, throwing, catching and striking.

Hot Shots equipment for kids

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Softer balls, lighter racquets and scaled courts, matched to each child's age and stage.

Hot Shots Green stage

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Ages 10+. Play for fun or take on more challenge, with a green ball and 25–27 inch racquets.

Hot Shots Orange stage

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Ages 8–10+. Game-based play that builds tactics, teamwork and respect with an orange ball.

Hot Shots Red stage

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Ages 5–8+. Rallying skills with softer, larger red balls and 19–23 inch racquets on scaled courts.

How Alex de Minaur started tennis

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Alex's love for the game blossomed at the age of 3 in Kogarah Bay, on the courts at Parkside Tennis.

Sport vouchers for Hot Shots

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Many states and territories offer vouchers to help with kids' sport costs, sometimes up to $500.

Starting Hot Shots with no experience

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No experience needed. Coaches guide kids through games that build skills, confidence and friendships.

What is Swisse Hot Shots Tennis

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The best way for kids to play and learn tennis. Learn new skills, build confidence and make friends.

Competing as a kid

2026-09-30T14:00:00.000Z
Start competing in junior tennis. Build skills, gain confidence and choose a format that suits your level.