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Tennis Instruction 

This summer we are offering tennis lessons for all ages and abilities from 9 am - 12pm. The class schedule and description is found below. The tennis staff is looking forward to another fun filled summer of tennis.


Woodledge offers tennis lessons to members of all ages and abilities. Youth lessons are $25 per person; team is $20 per person and run 9 weeks starting on Monday, June 12th and run through July 21th (not all weeks need to be attended).


Pay for 2023 Tennis Lessons via the Square App https://woodledge-pool-club-inc.square.site/



Tennis Lesson Program 2023 

RED BALL


(12 max:  6:1 ratio
students to instructors)

Competencies: Run/Skip/Hop and Jump.   Hold a racquet; toss and catch a ball; execute koosh ball pass; roll and trap a ball with partner; hit a ball feed by coach; able to follow directions


Choose between 2 timeslots:

M/W or Tu/Th
NO FRIDAY SESSIONS

ORANGE BALL


(6-8 max: 6-8:1 ratio)

Competencies:  Run; skip; hop and jump; hold balance on one foot;  Tap ball up with forehand and backhand; execute complete forehand and backhand motion from hand fed or drop fed ball by coach; throw a ball over hand across the net; execute basic overhand serve motion; begin to rally with partner over line then progressing to net; execute forehand and backhand volley with proper grip and overhead; score with visual aids; know where to stand on the court.


Choose between 2 timeslots:

 
M/W/F or Tu/Th/F
(Friday is game day)

GREEN BALL


(6-8 max:  6-8:ratio)

Competencies:  Execute basic ABC’s of movement:  agility; balance; coordination, speed;

Tap ball up with forehand and backhand; execute forehand and backhand with proper technique (grip; ready position; contact point; follow thru); execute volleys; overhead and serves with proper grip; learn proper scoring; know where to stand on court; call balls in and out.


Choose between 2 timeslots

M/W/F or Tu/Th/F
(Friday is game day)

YELLOW BALL 


(6-8 max:  6-8:ratio)

Competencies:  Execute basic ABC’s of movement:  agility; balance; coordination, speed;

Further develop and refine competencies achieved in green ball; adding more topspin and introducing slice.


Choose between 2 timeslots
M/W/F or Tu/Th/F
(Friday is game day)

Junior Varsity (ages 11-13)


This class is for those that want to compete in the junior varsity team matches. Emphasis is on further refinement of all strokes; basic tactics in match play; proper scoring in game and match play.

Classes: Mon-Fri 10:00-10:50am

Varsity (ages 11-18)

This class focuses on further refinement of all strokes and tactics in match play. Those wishing to compete in interclub matches must attend this class.

Classes: Mon-Fri 11:00-11:50am

** Our pro Sharon Murphy (860) 670-5673 is also available on late afternoons and early evenings to provide private instruction on an independent payment arrangement.