Low bounce

There are three kinds of low-compression balls – red, orange and green – which are all softer and bounce lower than a yellow ball.

Because they bounce lower, players have more time to hit them, which allows better control and helps develop correct stroke technique. Yellow balls bounce too high and quickly for beginners.

Ideally, players hit groundstrokes between waist and shoulder height. If beginners learn with a yellow ball, then playing with efficient, realistic technique and tactics is difficult, as players either have to:

• take the ball early;
• play most groundstrokes above the 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 red, orange and green balls bounce lower and are slower, which makes them perfect for the varying heights and skills.