Orono Community Education

Green ball tennis is for players who are continuing to acquire skills and are ready to play on a full-length court. Players will be refining technique and fundamentals that allow them to rally. Games will involve situational point play to develop strategies for both singles and doubles. Players will be able to score, serve and compete. Tennis racket required. Coach Turunen recommends a 25,” 26” or introductory 27” racket. Questions can be directed to Coach Bryan Turunen at bturunen@yahoo.com or 612-964-2027. Options for 2, 3 or 4 days per week. RAIN DAYS: All classes cancelled due to rain days will be offered a make up day at a later date as agreed upon by tennis staff.

Designed for the junior varsity, varsity or USTA competitive tennis player looking to maximize their potential. Players will practice and compete with others their age and ability level. Emphasis will be placed on advanced stroke production, tactics, strategy, mental toughness, conditioning and match play. Tennis racket required. Options for 2, 3 or 4 days per week. RAIN DAYS: All classes cancelled due to rain days will be offered a make up day at a later date as agreed upon by tennis staff.

Orange ball tennis will help players continue to develop fundamental skills for each stroke while adding movement and court coverage. Orange balls bounce higher and move faster than red, but slower than green balls. Both singles and doubles game situations will involve point play emphasis, footwork, consistency and strategy. Serving, scoring and an introduction to match play will be covered. Tennis racket required. Coach Turunen recommends a 23” - 25” racket. Questions can be directed to Coach Bryan Turunen at bturunen@yahoo.com or 612-964-2027. Options for 2, 3 or 4 days per week. RAIN DAYS: All classes cancelled due to rain days will be offered a make up day at a later date as agreed upon by tennis staff.

Red ball tennis is named after the foam or felt balls that bounce lower and move slowly through the air, giving beginner players more time to prepare. FUN and tennis games are a major emphasis in this format while players are introduced to the basics of ready position, grip and strokes. Tennis racket required. Coach Turunen recommends a 21” - 23” racket. Questions can be directed to Coach Bryan Turunen at bturunen@yahoo.com or 612-964-2027. Options for 2, 3 or 4 days per week. RAIN DAYS: All classes cancelled due to rain days will be offered a make up day at a later date as agreed upon by tennis staff.