Mini Tennis Orange is an intermediate game played with shorter rackets, softer balls and courts that are bigger and wider than those in the red stage. A slower orange ball, such as the MasterPlay® Mini Tennis Orange Ball, should be used giving players better control at this important stage of development as they gain confidence developing different shots and tactics. The MasterPlay® Mini Tennis Orange Ball is the same size as a conventional yellow ball but is both softer and lighter. This indoor/outdoor ball therefore slows down the game making tennis more enjoyable for beginners by giving players more time to reach the ball and prepare the correct return shot.