Red Ball Beginner Ages 4-6 (less than 1 yr.)
This class is designed to be a memorable intro to tennis class, it’s FUN and FULL OF ENERGY! Each class will build on your child’s physical, social and emotional development along with focusing on the main basic ABCs of Tennis; Agility, Balance, Coordination
Red Intermediate Ages 5-7 (1-2 yrs.)
At this level, players continue to work on fundamentals, but there is a greater emphasis on improving their stroke technique, footwork and rallying skills. During this class, kids begin to see greater mechanics and consistency of play. We continue to focus on the ABC’s (agility, balance, coordination and speed) to improve your child’s athleticism.
Orange Ball Beginner Ages 7-10 (less than 1 yr.)
For newer tennis players just learning the technical mechanics, children focus on hand-eye coordination, contact point, groundstrokes, volleys. Strategies and tactics for singles and doubles are introduced.
Orange - Green Ball Intermediate Ages 7-10 (1-2 yrs. or recommended by the coach)
Players will solidify their mechanics, creating repeatable and dependable strokes. They will be developing swings that harmonize the racquet and body to facilitate a consistent contact point. Athletes begin to learn basic shot combinations. We will encourage all students to participate in some form competition once they are ready.
Yellow Ball Beginner/Advanced Beginner Ages 10-14
This introduces kids to playing with a low bounce green ball which slows the game down to a speed that gives players time to play good basic tennis shots and enables them to have maximum fun playing the game!
Yellow Ball Intermediate & Advanced Ages 11-15 (2-3 yrs or recommended by the coach)
Players will solidify their mechanics, creating repeatable and dependable strokes. Athletes begin to learn more complex shot combinations and strategies. Players will focus on building strength and conditioning to prepare for matches. We will encourage all students to participate in some form competition once they are ready. Highly recommended for players wanting to play in High School or Current Freshman players.
Adult Beginner /Advanced Beginner Tennis
Start/Restart beginner tennis achieves this by mixes traditional beginner tennis drills with modified equipment which ensures that participants will grow confident in their abilities by being able to rally and have more control of their game earlier on in their tennis experience.
Adult Intermediate Drills
For players that can sustain long rallies and are able to play singles and doubles matches. Instruction directed toward singles and doubles strategy. Participants will be motivated by fast-paced drills and fun atmosphere.
OUTDOOR SPRING SEASON BEGINS APRIL 8th, 2024
SUMMER SEASON BEGINS June 10th, 2024
Spring located at the Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club.
Summer located at Hinsdale South HS or Hinsdale Central HS
All classes begin after 4:30 PM
- Purchase a pack of 10 classes and they can be used in the spring and summer.
- Select a few class days that work with your schedule.
- Class sign-up will be built upon registrant responses.
- On March 1st, you will be sent a link to choose your dates and times.
- Skip a week or come multiple times a week, it's up to you!
- If you run out by summer, come back and purchase the Summer Sweetener Pack.
- No need to worry about weather reschedules, just pick another day in the sign-up form.
- Sign-up history will be kept through your log-in on sign-up genius.
- Class reminders will be sent 48 hours before class begins.
- You must cancel classes within 48 hours unless cancelled by weather related issues
- You will not lose credit for weather related class cancellations.