Here is your chance to meet Olympians at the National Finals of the USTA Rapid Rally Tennis portion of the U.S. Jr. Olympic Skills Competition. Start your journey by participating in a local qualifying event, advance to Regional Competitions and then possibly the National Finals at the end of July. This basic tennis skills event lets you compete against yourself and the clock to hit a low compression tennis ball against a wall (above the Net Line) and stand behind the Rally Line (15 feet from wall) as many times as possible in 30 seconds.
Here is how it works: The volunteers measure out the competition area and adhere the Serve Target and the Rally and Net Lines as described in the Administrative Handbook (click HERE for Handbook). When you are ready, you start with an over-head lob serve and try to hit the Serve Target for three (3) additional points. Once you hit your serve, this begins the clock as you continue to Rally the ball against the wall and above the Net Line. Remember, in order for a hit to count, you have to hit the ball from behind the Rally Line and the ball must hit the wall above the Net Line. Continue to Rally until the 30 second time has expired. After completed, the volunteer tallies the number of good Rallies and provides you with a final score. Ask your parents to help you practice for your local Jr. Olympic Skills event. Good luck!