Beginner
Player is in the early stages of tennis skills development and is primarily learning simple tennis co-ordination tasks/exercises. Rallying with movement and control is not yet achieved.
Group lessons
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Player is in the early stages of tennis skills development and is primarily learning simple tennis co-ordination tasks/exercises. Rallying with movement and control is not yet achieved.
Player can rally with movement and control to some degree and is now starting to play competitively (serve, return and rally) on a full court. Strokes can be completed with some success. Player can also judge where the ball is going and can sustain a short rally of slow pace. Player is not yet comfortable with all strokes. Lacks control over depth, direction and power.
Player is fairly consistent when hitting medium paced shots. Player exhibits more aggressive net play, improved court coverage and developing strategy for competitive play. Player is comfortable with most strokes and has some control over depth, direction and power but lacks the consistency of 6+ ball rallies.
Stepping stone from Intermediate. Strokes developing, good shape, maintains good pace of shot. Increased strategic play and increased control of long rallies.
Good technique and control, power and intensity of shot, consistent 6+ ball rallies during match with strategic play. Player has great footwork, powerful consistent ground strokes and serve with topspin, slice and touch including strong net play and return game. Can adapt game during competitive play to suit opponent.