Tennis Australia’s Green Ball program is a key step in the Hot Shots pathway, typically aimed at children aged 10 to 12. It uses a green, low-compression ball that’s faster than the orange ball but slower than a standard one, and is played on full-sized courts. This program helps players refine their skills, learn advanced techniques, and adapt to standard court dimensions. It fits between the Orange Ball Hot Shots, which uses modified courts and equipment, and the traditional full-court, yellow-ball tennis experience. The Green Ball stage prepares players for competitive play by bridging the gap from junior tennis to standard adult play.