Description of Levels of Players
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Description of Programming:
- Level 1 Adults: (NTRP Rating: 1.5 - 3.5) This group is for adults who are new to the sport of tennis,
students who have taken some minimal private or group instruction, or former players returning after
some time away from the game (seeking a refresher course on the fundamentals). Each session (8
weeks) provides a step-by-step introduction (or review) that focuses on developing and maintaining
excellent form and technique for the groundstrokes, serve, and volley. It emphasizes the development
of good stroke formation for the forehand and backhand groundstrokes via repetitive drills that
develop the brain and muscle memory necessary for consistency, plus a series of running drills that
teaches a student how to move properly on the tennis court. In a relatively short period of time, each
student should be able to execute groundstrokes with good form, good technique and good
consistency to the extent that they should be able to rally with the instructor, and each other. The
volley, and the serve are also introduced.
- Level 2 Adults: (NTRP Rating: 3.5 - 4.5) This group is for graduates of the Level 1 Adults class, for
players who have previously taken 1-2 years of private or group lessons, or former competitive players
with solid fundamental skills returning to the game after 3 or more years away from it. This class will
focus on the progressive development of the groundstrokes with an emphasis placed on accuracy and
control, and the development of more power and top spin. The volley will be worked on in greater
depth to include approach shots, multiple volleys, defensive volleys, high volleys, and running volleys.
The serve, (including return of serve, the return of the return, and overhead smashes) will be
developed to attain greater consistency, power, and accuracy. Singles and doubles match play will
also be introduced.
- Level 3 Adults: (NTRP Rating: 4.5 - 6.0) This group is for graduates of the Level 2 class, for players
with substantial backgrounds in competitive tennis (high school, college, or organized tournament
play), or for students who have previously had more than 2 years of private lessons or 3-4 years of
group lessons - at a minimum all students must have solid technical skills (good form and footwork)
and be able to demonstrate consistency in all shot-making. Each session (8 weeks) focuses on
specific drills associated with each of the three main strokes in the sport (groundstrokes, serve, and
volley), with an additional session for Doubles Strategy. The drills are game situational for singles or
doubles which demands a good level of fitness. It enables the student to master more complex shot
selection, and strategic play in a simulated competitive environment. At the conclusion of each lesson,
court space is available for 1-11/2 hours singles and doubles play. The final lesson of each session is
a doubles or singles tournament.
- Level 1 Childrens/Teens: These groups are for children ages 5 - 12 years old, and 13 - 17 years
old, with no tennis experience, or some previous exposure to the sport through group, private or
summer camp lessons. In this session (8 weeks), the focus will be on developing a solid foundation in
stroke formation to provide the child with the requisite skills to progress rapidly. Through a variety of
racquet and foot work drills for the groundstrokes, serve, and volley, students will develop the positive
habits necessary to hit the ball correctly and consistently, with good form and good technique, in an
active, yet disciplined progressive learning method. This class will also include an introduction to the
volley and the serve, plus stretching and strengthening drills, some running drills, and hand-eye
coordination games.
- Level 2 Childrens/Teens: This group is for children age 7 and older, and Teens ages 13 and over,
who are graduates of the Level 1 groups, or those who have taken private lessons to develop a
comparable skill level. This group continues their development of the fundamentals of the
groundstrokes, volley and serve, and introduces new and more challenging drills associated with each
stroke. A substantial amount of time is also dedicated to learning about match play, etiquette, and
other protocols associated with the game, both for singles and doubles. Each session mirrors the
content of the Intermediate and Advanced Adults session as preparation for advancement to those
levels.
- Private or Semi-Private Lessons: Please call (949) 830-1414
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