Are you playing with the correct tennis ball ?
Ideally, players hit groundstrokes between waist and shoulder height. If children learn with a yellow ball, then playing with efficient, realistic technique and tactics is difficult, as player either have to:
- Take the ball early
- Play most groundstrokes above optimal strike zone (in line with, and above the head)
- Play far behind the baseline and take the ball late, waiting for the ball to drop.
The low compression balls are perfect for the varying heights and skills of children.
If you look at the charts here you can see clearly which ball will be best suited to your child. The idea of the low compression balls to play it below head height so you reinforce the proper technique and the transition to the next coloured ball will be easier with a better understanding of the bounce.