LEVEL 2 BALLKID TRIALS

Level 2 Selection Trials are the second stage of selection for both the Australian Open and Australian Open Series Ballkids Programs.

At these events, ballkids will be graded on 6 key criteria, these being;

• Rolling flatness
• Rolling accuracy
• Roll speed
• Court movement (e.g. speed)
• Service technique (arm positioning)
• Servicing the player (ball throw & accuracy)
• General Knowledge Test (online test undertaken in the 24 hours prior to first trial commencing)

 

As a guide, the above criteria are assessed through the demonstration of the following skills;

• Ability to roll a ball
• Speed and agility fitness test (movement across the court)
• Ability to collect/control multiple tennis balls on the run
• Ability to service the ball to the player (ball toss/presenting the balls to the player)
• Willingness to stay focused, comprehend instruction, improve personal skill level
• Cooperation/teamwork/attitude/behaviour