Hot Shots Blue stage
Blue is the first stage of Swisse Hot Shots Tennis. It is for kids aged 3–5+, and it is where tennis starts as play.
At this age the goal is movement. Children develop key skills — running, jumping, throwing, catching and striking — through fun, play-based activities. Sessions use age-appropriate gear in a large, flat space, so kids can move freely and try new things without a full-size court in the way.
What Blue is building
Blue is not about keeping score. It is about helping young children feel comfortable with a racquet, a ball and a group of other kids.
Movement: Running and jumping build the coordination tennis needs later.
Hands and eyes: Throwing, catching and striking connect what a child sees with what they do.
Confidence: Short, playful activities let kids succeed often and want to come back.
Friends: Playing together is part of the session, not an extra.
How Blue fits the program
Swisse Hot Shots Tennis has four stages. Each one matches equipment and court size to a child's ability and interest. Blue uses the simplest setup: age-appropriate gear and a large, flat space. When children are ready, they move into Red, where rallying on a scaled court becomes the focus.
Signs this stage is a good fit
Blue suits children who are new to tennis, including those with no experience. Coaches guide the games. A child does not need their own racquet to start — many programs provide racquets to borrow, and the coach or club can say what is needed.
Frequently asked questions
What age is the Blue stage for?
Blue is for kids aged 3–5+.
What will my child actually do?
They will practise running, jumping, throwing, catching and striking through fun, play-based activities, using gear that suits their age, in a large flat space.
Do they need to have played tennis before?
No. Swisse Hot Shots Tennis is beginner-friendly, and no experience is needed to join.