Development Level

Move, groove and improve your tennis skills at the Cary Leeds Center! The Development Level Program introduces tennis basics while improving self-confidence and athleticism. Using low compression balls, proper sized courts and equipment and modified scoring, we enable children to learn tennis faster.

Programming will continue rain or shine!

ROGY Method

ROGY is an acronym (Red, Orange, Green, Yellow) for the progression of low-compression tennis balls that junior players use at each stage of development to maximize fun and skill acquisition, beginning with the red ball and advancing through to the traditional yellow ball.

• Red Ball (Ages 5 & up / No UTR Required)
  Kids progress through the red ball level classes obtaining an understanding of the appropriate use of grips, stance and some specific tennis footwork patterns. By the end of the Red class series, players will learn to rally, serve and score.
• Orange Ball (Ages 8 & up / No UTR Required)
  Players are now further challenged with the Orange Level with faster balls on a 60’ court. Kids develop sound technique using correct grips and swing patterns. Movement, speed, coordination and dynamic balance skills are further developed. Players will improve their consistency and start using some advanced patterns in point construction. At this stage training will focus on live ball situations and match play.
• Green & Yellow Ball (Ages 10 & up for Green ball, Ages 12 & up for Yellow ball / No UTR Required)
  Training is designed for novice players ages 11-14 and beginner players ages 14-18 on a full size court where players will be able to move dynamically and use all footwork patterns. Players will work on developing first and second serve with depth, direction and spin. They will learn to recognize when to defend & attack and develop a strategy when constructing points. Training focuses on improving players ‘ net game skills, including approach shots, swing volleys & overheads. Players will work on singles and doubles strategies.

Program Components:

• One 2 hour class for Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Balls.
• Provides group instruction for players of all levels, focusing on teaching technique, learning consistency, and point construction.

Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) is a reliable, accurate index that rates players’ skill in tennis. UTR rates all players—men, women, and children—on a single 16-point scale (with two decimal places, e.g., 11.29) that works for players globally regardless of their skill level, from beginners to top professional competitors.

Sessions:

Session 1: September 10, 2026 – January 17, 2027
Session 2: January 18, 2027 – May 23, 2027

Break Weeks:

• Thanksgiving: November 26–29, 2026
• Holiday Break: December 24, 2026 – January 1, 2027
• Spring Break: March 22–28, 2027

Schedule