Spring Programs
We offer spring tennis programs for beginner and experienced players of all ages from May to June at multiple locations in Vancouver. These classes and are an excellent way to start tennis, continue building a foundation, or refine your technique. Spring programs run from May to June.
Registration takes place through the City of Vancouver's online recreation and activity registry
Registration dates:
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Kerrisdale CC: Open
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Kitsilano CC: Open
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Dunbar CC: Open
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West Point Grey CC: Open
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Mount Pleasant CC: Open
Mini Fundamentals (4.6-5.11 yrs)
Start to learn tennis in a small group setting! Prepare your child to excel at tennis and sport with our fundamental movement program. We have fun developing students’ balance, jumping, throwing, catching, and racquet skills. Enjoy various complementary activities that aid in motor skill development and body awareness, as well as cooperation and self-regulation.
Student Background
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Has some or no experience in tennis
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Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
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Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
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Develop cooperation and self-regulation skills in a group setting
Class Schedule:
Kitsilano Community Centre
Monday | 4pm-4:45pm
May 2-June 20
7 sessions | $173.25
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Tuesday | 4pm-4:45pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $150
West Point Grey Community Centre
Wednesday | 4pm-4:45pm
May 4-June 22
8 sessions | $198
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Saturday | 10am-10:45am
May 7-June 25
8 sessions | $198
Mini Aces (6.0-7.6 yrs)
Start or continue learning tennis in a small group setting! Prepare your child to excel at tennis and sport with our fundamental movement and technique program. We have fun developing students’ throwing, catching, tracking, footwork, and racquet skills. Enjoy various complementary activities that aid in motor skill development and body awareness.
Student Background
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Has some or no experience in tennis
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Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
-
Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
-
Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
-
Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Class Schedule:
West Point Grey Community Centre
Monday | 4pm-4:45pm
May 2-June 20
7 sessions | $173.35
West Point Grey Community Centre
Tuesday | 4pm-4:45pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $198
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Tuesday | 4pm-4:45pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $198
Kitsilano Community Centre
Wednesday | 4pm-4:45pm
May 4-June 22
8 sessions | $198
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Thursday | 4pm-4:45pm
May 5-June 23
8 sessions | $198
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Thursday | 4pm-4:45pm
May 5-June 23
8 sessions | $150
Dunbar Community Centre
Friday | 4pm-4:45pm
May 6-June 24
8 sessions | $198
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Sunday | 10am-10:45am
May 7-June 26
8 sessions | $198
Junior Fundamentals (7.6-10.11 yrs)
Young beginners with little or no experience are introduced to the game through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ½ stage of the progressive tennis model. An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.
Student Background
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Has some or no experience in tennis
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Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
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Developing ability to rally consistently (10+) from service line
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
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Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
-
Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
-
Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Student Groupings
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule:
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Monday | 4pm-5pm
May 2-June 20
7 sessions | $231
Kitsilano Community Centre
Tuesday | 4pm-5pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $264
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Tuesday | 5pm-6pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $200
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Wednesday | 4pm-5pm
May 4-June 22
8 sessions | $264
West Point Grey Community Centre
Wednesday | 5pm-6pm
May 4-June 22
8 sessions | $264
Kitsilano Community Centre
Thursday | 4pm-5pm
May 5-June 23
8 sessions | $264
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Saturday | 11am-12pm
May 8-June 25
8 sessions | $264
Dunbar Community Centre
Friday | 5pm-6pm
May 6-June 24
8 sessions | $264
Junior Aces (7.6-10.11 yrs)
Young players with some experience continue to develop their skills through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ½ and ¾ stages of the progressive tennis model. An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.
Student Background
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In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes
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In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
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Can rally consistently from service line or farther (¾ court or baseline)
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
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Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
-
Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Student Groupings
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule:
West Point Grey Community Centre
Monday | 5pm-6:15pm
May 2-June 20
7 sessions | $288.75
Kitsilano Community Centre
Monday | 5pm-6:15pm
May 2-June 20
7 sessions | $288.75
West Point Grey Community Centre
Tuesday | 5pm-6:15pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $330
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Tuesday | 5pm-6:15pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $330
Kitsilano Community Centre
Wednesday | 5pm-6:15pm
May 4-June 22
8 sessions | $330
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Thursday | 5pm-6:15pm
May 5-June 23
8 sessions | $250
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Friday | 4pm-5:15pm
May 6-June 24
8 sessions | $330
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Sunday | 11am-12:15pm
May 8-June 26
8 sessions | $330
Youth Fundamentals (11.0-15.11 yrs)
Players with little or no experience are introduced to tennis through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ½ and ¾ stages of the progressive tennis model. An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.
Student Background
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Has some or no experience in tennis
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Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
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Still developing ability to rally consistently (10+) from service line
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
-
Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
-
Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
-
Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Student Groupings
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule:
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Monday | 5:15pm-6:15pm
May 2-June 20
7 sessions | $231
Kitsilano Community Centre
Tuesday | 5:15pm-6:15pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $264
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Tuesday | 6:15pm-7:15pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $200
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Wednesday | 5:15pm-6:15pm
May 4-June 22
8 sessions | $264
West Point Grey Community Centre
Wednesday | 6:15pm-7:15pm
May 4-June 22
8 sessions | $264
Kitsilano Community Centre
Thursday | 5:15pm-6:15pm
May 5-June 23
8 sessions | $264
Dunbar Community Centre
Friday | 6pm-7pm
May 6-June 24
8 sessions | $264
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Saturday | 12:15pm-1:15pm
May 7-June 25
8 sessions | $264
Youth Aces (11.0-15.11 yrs)
Players with some experience continue to develop their skills through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ¾ and full-court stages of the progressive tennis model. An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.
Student Background
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In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes
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In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
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Can rally consistently from service line or farther (¾ court or baseline)
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
-
Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
-
Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
-
Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Student Groupings
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule:
West Point Grey Community Centre
Monday | 6:30pm-7:45pm
May 2-June 20
7 sessions | $228.75
Kitsilano Community Centre
Monday | 6:30pm-7:45pm
May 2-June 20
7 sessions | $228.75
West Point Grey Community Centre
Tuesday | 6:30pm-7:45pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $330
Kitsilano Community Centre
Wednesday | 6:30pm-7:45pm
May 4-June 22
8 sessions | $330
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Thursday | 5pm-6:15pm
May 5-June 23
8 sessions | $330
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Thursday | 6:30pm-7:45pm
May 5-June 23
8 sessions | $250
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Friday | 5:30pm-6:45pm
May 6-June 24
8 sessions | $330
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Sunday | 12:30pm-1:45pm
May 8-June 26
8 sessions | $330
Teen Beginner (13.6-18.11yrs)
Teens with little or no experience are introduced to the game through high energy, game-based lessons with an eventual progression to rally and play within the full court setting An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.
Student Background
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Has some or no experience in tennis
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Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
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Still developing ability to rally consistently (10+) from service line
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
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Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
-
Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Student Groupings
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule:
Teen Intermediate (13.6-18.11yrs)
Improve consistency of groundstrokes, volleys, and serve. This course serves as an opportunity for more experienced students (>12 months of cumulative instruction) to refine their technical and tactical skills. Through game-based learning, students will improve upon their ability to play within cooperative and competitive settings. Skilled younger players may enroll in this class upon request.
Student Background
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Can rally consistently (10+) from the baseline
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In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes
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In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
Development Focus
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Improve technical and tactical skills in a full court setting
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills in different phases of play
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
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Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
Student Groupings
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule:
Adult Beginner Clinic (18+)
Learn how to play tennis this spring in a small group setting! This course provides an introduction to the game with an eventual progression to rally and play within the full court setting.
Student Background
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New to tennis or;
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In the process of developing complete technique for groundstrokes
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Still developing ability to rally consistently from service line
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
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Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
-
Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
-
Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Class Schedule:
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Monday + Wednesday | 6:30pm-8pm
May 2-May 25
7 sessions | $367.50
Kitsilano Community Centre
Tuesday | 6:30pm-8pm
May 3-June 21
8 sessions | $396
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Thursday | 6:30pm-8pm
May 5-June 23
8 sessions | $396.00
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Saturday | 2:30pm-4pm
May 7-June 25
8 sessions | $396.00
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Sunday | 10am-11:30am
May 8-June 26
8 sessions | $396
Adult Beginner Plus+ Clinic (18+)
Continue developing fundamentals skills this spring in a small group setting. This course builds on technique and strategy from Adult Beginner in order to become more confident rallying and playing within the full court setting.
Student Background
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Has taken Adult Beginner Clinic or;
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In the process of developing complete technique for groundstrokes
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Still developing ability to rally consistently with both forehand and backhand
Development Focus
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Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
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Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
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Gain exposure to volley and serve
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Class Schedule:
Adult Intermediate (2.5-3.0)
Improve consistency of groundstrokes, volleys, and serve. An opportunity for players with experience (2.5 – 3.0 NTRP rating) to refine technique while improving reception of wide, high, low, deep, and short balls. Through game-based learning, students will improve their ability to play within cooperative and competitive settings.
Student Background
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Can rally consistently (10+) from the baseline
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Has some experience with volley and serve
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In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
Development Focus
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Refine and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Refine and integrate modern groundstrokes technique
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Refine and integrate modern volley technique
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills for all phases of play
Class Schedule:
Adult Intermediate (3.0-3.5)
Increase the control and dependability of your strokes in different phases of play. An opportunity for more experienced players (3.0 – 3.5 NTRP rating) to improve technique, placement, and positioning in order to play better singles and doubles.
Student Background
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Can rally consistently (10+) from the baseline on the forehand and backhand side
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Can volley consistently and looks to approach when given the opportunity
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In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
Development Focus
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Improve directional control and depth of shots
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Refine groundstroke and volley technique
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Refine footwork to transition between different phases of play
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Refine reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
Class Schedule:
Adult Cardio Tennis (3.0-4.0)
Sweat and swing! This course is an opportunity for players with a solid playing foundation (3.0 – 4.0 NTRP rating) to get an aerobic and anaerobic workout through tennis specific exercises. Each class includes physical activation, shot-cycle, physical conditioning, and cool-down. Through hand and racket fed shot-cycles, students will have an opportunity to develop better footwork and body mechanics, while practicing their strokes to improve consistency and accuracy.
Student Background
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Can rally consistently from baseline and net with control
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Technically proficient groundstrokes, volleys, and serve
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Has experience with all phases of play and transitioning between phases
Development Focus
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Improve cardiovascular health through high-intensity interval training
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Refine and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Refine and integrate fundamental footwork patterns
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Refine and integrate modern biomechanics specific to tennis
Class Schedule:
Tennis+Pickle FIT
Build toned muscle! Want to move better, prevent injury, and be ready for the physical demands of tennis and pickleball? This introductory level fitness course introduces students to a variety of modern exercises for functional movement. Low impact exercises specific to racket sports work to increase strength and mobility, while developing coordination.
Student Background
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Physically active and/or;
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Playing tennis, pickleball, badminton, or squash
Development Focus
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Develop a love for athletic training in a positive environment
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Develop familiarity with how to use modern athletic equipment including rollers, balls, bands, weights, and ladders
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Develop an understanding for how to use and sequence exercises
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Build toned muscle in key functional areas
Class Schedule:
Live Ball (3.0-4.0)
Warmup and play doubles points in a fast-paced and social environment. Live Ball is a doubles-style king of the court game where the instructor feeds the ball in, so no time is wasted in between points. Players are constantly on the move as they rotate and play against each other, while keeping track of individual points.
Student Background
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Can rally consistently from baseline and net with control
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Technically proficient groundstrokes, volleys, and serve
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Has experience with all phases of play and transitioning between phases
Development Focus
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Improve cardiovascular health through high-intensity doubles play
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Improve understanding of positioning and strategy for doubles
Class Schedule:
Sweat and swing! This course is an opportunity for players with a playing foundation (2.0 – 3.0 NTRP rating) to get an aerobic and anaerobic workout through tennis specific exercises. Each class includes physical activation, shot-cycle, physical conditioning, and cool-down. Through hand and racket fed shot-cycles, students will have an opportunity to develop better footwork and body mechanics, while practicing their strokes to improve consistency and accuracy.
Student Background
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Can rally consistently from baseline
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Has some experience volleying at the net
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In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes and volleys
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In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
Development Focus
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Improve cardiovascular health through high-intensity interval training
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Refine and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Refine and integrate fundamental footwork patterns
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Refine and integrate modern biomechanics specific to tennis
Class Schedule:
Adult Cardio Tennis (2.0-3.0)