Youth Lessons

All classes taught by LG Tennis staff. Minimum of 3 players or 2 paying for 3. Drop-in fee is $30 for 1 1/2H classes, $25 for 1H classes, $15 for 1/2H classes, limited to space available, no refund for missed classes

Quickstart#1 (5-6 year olds)

Session 1 Dates: September 1st-October 6th
Session 2 Dates: October 13th-November 17th
Day/Time: Wednesday 1:45-2:15pm
Cost: 6 weeks: $96, 12 weeks: $185 ($5 discount)

Class Description: Children will enjoy the experience of hitting balls back and forth in a safe environment. Emphasis is on passing, rolling, tossing or throwing the ball. Students will learn how to rally a ball over low net using a red foam or red low compression felt ball that moves slower, bounces lower and travels less distance for immediate enjoyment of real tennis.

Quickstart#2 (7-8 year olds)

Session 1 Dates: September 1st-October 6th
Session 2 Dates: October 13th-November 17th
Day/Time: Wednesday 1:45-2:15pm
Cost: 6 weeks: $96, 12 weeks: $185 ($5 discount)

Class Description: Emphasis for this age group is on rally skills using both forehand and backhand ground strokes. Students will be taught other skills needed to play a complete game of tennis including serves and returns of serve as well as learn simple tactics and introduction to rules of tennis. Red low compression felt ball will be used for adjusted striking zone adapted to their height in order to hit over the net with consistency.

Quickstart#3 (9-10 year olds)

Dates: September 1st-November 17th
Day/Time: Wednesday 3:15-4:15pm
Cost: 12 weeks: $269

Class Description: Students will learn the basics of a rally by using forehand and backhand ground strokes. Overhand serve will be introduced and the return of serve is emphasized as well as volley, approach shot and overhead skill. Understanding singles and doubles play, develop the tactics for different playing situations, shot selection and court positioning will be covered as well. Orange low compression felt ball that moves a little faster and travels farther but still has a lower bounce than the yellow ball will be used for adapted development of the students’ tennis skills.

Junior Tennis 11-14 year olds (Beginners/Semi-Beginners)

Dates: September 9th-December 9th (no class on 11/11&11/25)
Day/Time: Thursday 3:30-4:30pm
Cost: 12 weeks: $269

Class Description: This class offers girls and boys age 11 to 14 the opportunity to learn sound fundamentals of the game, including groundstrokes, serves, returns, net play techniques, basic strategy and rules of tennis with the goal of preparing them to eventually join the Junior Tennis Team.