Beginner Tennis Lessons
We all have to start from somewhere. Whether you are curious about tennis, or wish to start a healthier, more active lifestyle, our beginner tennis lessons are for you! In four classes, you will learn the basic shots of tennis: groundstrokes, volleys and serves. You will be equipped with the skills to maintain a rally and play a match. Get ready to take a swing!
Introduction
Get familiar with the racket! You will be introduced to the equipment of the sport, such as the tennis racket, and you will also learn some tennis jargon. Your coach will show you the different types of grips you can use for your groundstrokes and the techniques for moving efficiently around the court.
Control
Being able to control your shots is the key to playing consistent tennis. Your coach will teach you how to control your racket head and the direction of your balls. You will learn the effects of topspin and how it can help you keep the ball in the court.
Volley
You will learn how to volley when you are at the net. This skill is especially useful when you are playing doubles. Your coach will teach you to adopt the proper stance and to use the correct grip for your volleys.
Service & Match-Play Basics
It is important to have a reliable serve because that is how you start the point. Your coach will break down the serve into simple steps that you can follow. Finally, you will be introduced to a tennis match! You will learn the rules of a match and how to keep track of the score.
Beginner Group Classes
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