| To self-assess your starting point, below are some general guidelines. Beginner: Someone who has not played or has played very little. Class focus: grips, footwork, forehand and backhand groundstrokes, volleys, and introduction to serves. Intermediate: Someone who can rally 3 to 4 balls back and forth and has basic understanding of grips and strokes. Class focus: Coordinating movement and balance, hitting the ball with purpose and direction, and improvement of their skill level through strengthening of the fundamentals learned in the beginner level. Advanced: Someone who has the ability to keep a rally going with a good understanding of strokes, control, and shot selection. Class focus: Incorporating skills into playing situations, top spin and slice, control of varying ball speeds with shot anticipation. Strategy: Singles and Doubles. Improve your match results and competitive tennis experience. Doubles to include serve and volley, poaching moving as a team, return strategy, and different formations. |