TENNIS

The most important part of any class is to have fun while being introduced to this life long sport!  Your child will begin to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production.  Games are designed to promote fundamentals and interests on the court.  This class uses red foam balls and is designed to introduce younger children to the game of tennis.  Red felt low-compression balls that bounce lower and move through the air slower than traditional tennis balls are used in this class.  Players play using net heights of 2 feet on 36' courts.  With smaller courts, shorter racquets, and lower bouncing balls, youth players will achieve greater physical activity and feel successful at tennis right from the start.

Using a 60’ court on regular nets, Advanced Hitters use orange foam balls that bounce lower and move through the air slower than traditional tennis balls. With smaller courts, shorter racquets, and lower bouncing balls, youth players will achieve greater physical activity and feel successful at tennis right from the start. Slightly faster balls and larger courts help your child build more advanced techniques and improve their tennis skills. Fun drills keep kids moving as they learn more about team and individual play in tennis.  Games are designed to promote fundamentals and interests on the court. Participants should have taken Basic Hitters prior to participating in this class.

The most important part of any class is to have fun while being introduced or progressing in this life long sport!  Children will continue to develop movement skills, hand-eye coordination, and basic stroke production.  Games are designed to promote fundamentals and interests on the court.  This class uses red foam balls and is designed to introduce children to the game of tennis.  Red felt low-compression balls that bounce lower and move through the air slower than traditional tennis balls are used in this class. Players play using net heights of 2 feet on 36'x39' courts.  With smaller courts, shorter racquets, and lower bouncing balls, youth players will achieve greater physical activity and feel successful at tennis right from the start.

This class is for the beginner players age 10-13 or a younger player moving up from Advanced Hitters.   The class focuses on stroke development looking for good acquisition of the forehand and backhand, different grips and proper form for volleys and serves as well as  other mechanics. Footwork, proper technique, games and drills will prepare the player for competitive rallies. Tactics are introduced in this class.  60‘ courts and orange balls are used.

*Must have tennis director‘s or instructor‘s approval or be evaluated to move to this level.

This class is geared towards boys and girls that already have a good sense of the game of tennis. Using the full court and regular balls, this class is designed to improve consistency and accuracy. Players at this level are able to play matches. Each practice develops technical and strategic tactics for different playing situations associated with the game of tennis.

For juniors who are currently enrolled in our Advanced Aces/High School Training Program.  The perfect class for junior tennis players actively pursuing competition and USTA tournament participation or playing on a High School Team.  On-Court instruction while actively participating in matches, simulated match situations, developing routines and strategies will be a part of the experience in this class. Singles and Doubles will be incorporated.

For juniors who are currently enrolled in our Tournament Training Program. The perfect class for junior tennis players actively pursuing competition and sanctioned tournament participation. On-Court instruction while actively participating in matches, simulated match situations, developing routines and strategies will be a part of the experience in this class. Singles and Doubles will be incorporated.

This class is for players age 10-13 moving up from Aces. The class focuses on stroke development looking for good acquisition of the forehand and backhand, different grips and proper form for volleys, serves, and rallies, as well as other mechanics. Footwork, proper technique, games and drills will prepare the player for competitive rallies. Tactics are introduced in this class. 60‘ courts and regular balls are introduced.

MUST HAVE INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL AND HAVE BEEN IN THE ACES PROGRAM

By Invitation Only – please contact the Tennis Director for approval, USTA Tournaments/Rankings may be required.

The perfect class for the junior tennis player actively pursuing year-round competition and sanctioned tournament participation.  In addition to on-court instruction and workouts, off-court sport science topics are also introduced.

Developed for juniors who are looking to compete in USTA events, this program is an all-around tournament training program that covers the same regimen and full spectrum of other top junior programs in the country.  Proper dynamic warm-ups, technique, drilling, mental exercises, visualization, footwork, workouts, stretching, and match play are covered.  This is the type of program that many professionals and top players use to begin their career including most of the top high school players and New Hampshire State Champions over the past 20 years.

Multiple classes (2-3 days per week) are recommended.  Please contact Tennis Director Brenda Marcotte at 603.232.8612 or bmarcotte@graniteymca.org for scheduling options.

By Invitation Only – please contact the Tennis Director for approval, USTA Tournaments/Rankings may be required.

The perfect class for the junior tennis player actively pursuing year-round competition and sanctioned tournament participation.  In addition to on-court instruction and workouts, off-court sport science topics are also introduced.

Developed for juniors who are looking to compete in USTA events, this program is an all-around tournament training program that covers the same regimen and full spectrum of other top junior programs in the country.  Proper dynamic warm-ups, technique, drilling, mental exercises, visualization, footwork, workouts, stretching, and match play are covered.  This is the type of program that many professionals and top players use to begin their career including most of the top high school players and New Hampshire State Champions over the past 20 years.

Multiple classes (2-3 days per week) are recommended.  Please contact Tennis Director Brenda Marcotte at 603.232.8612 or bmarcotte@graniteymca.org for scheduling options.

By Invitation Only – please contact the Tennis Director for approval, USTA Tournaments/Rankings may be required.

The perfect class for the junior tennis player actively pursuing year-round competition and sanctioned tournament participation.  In addition to on-court instruction and workouts, off-court sport science topics are also introduced.

Developed for juniors who are looking to compete in USTA events, this program is an all-around tournament training program that covers the same regimen and full spectrum of other top junior programs in the country.  Proper dynamic warm-ups, technique, drilling, mental exercises, visualization, footwork, workouts, stretching, and match play are covered.  This is the type of program that many professionals and top players use to begin their career including most of the top high school players and New Hampshire State Champions over the past 20 years.

Multiple classes (2-3 days per week) are recommended.  Please contact Tennis Director Brenda Marcotte at 603.232.8612 or bmarcotte@graniteymca.org for scheduling options.

A friendly introduction where you will learn the basic strokes and develop beginner skills such as forehand, backhand, serve, volley, footwork, and more.  An excellent start for players looking to learn a lifelong sport or play on a high school team.

For the high school player currently on a team or with previous tennis experience.  This class will focus on improving stroke development, foot work, and strategy.

This class is for the beginner players looking to learn a lifelong sport. The class focuses on stroke development looking for good acquisition of the forehand and backhand, different grips and proper form for volleys, serves as well as other mechanics. Footwork, proper technique, games and drills will prepare the player for entry level play.  Players will begin to play games and learn proper warm ups, scoring, and match play.

Learn to develop a match mindset and competitive approach to playing doubles in league matches.  The focus is on doubles strategy through development of tennis tactics by using winning patterns as well as identifying opponents' weaknesses and strengths during match play.

Learn to develop a match mindset and competitive approach to playing doubles in league matches.  The focus is on doubles strategy through development of tennis tactics by using winning patterns as well as identifying opponents' weaknesses and strengths during match play.

Learn to develop a match mindset and competitive approach to playing doubles in league matches.  The focus is on doubles strategy through development of tennis tactics by using winning patterns as well as identifying opponents' weaknesses and strengths during match play.

Expand on the match mindset and competitive approach to playing doubles in league matches.  The focus is on doubles strategy through development of tennis tactics by using winning patterns as well as identifying opponents' weaknesses and strengths during match play.

***At level players have priority for registration.  Below level players must have approval by the Director.***

This class is designed for the tennis player who is ready to take the next step and has successfully completed the Adult Beginner II class.  We will work on consistency when hitting medium-paced shots, work on a variety of strokes and execution while gaining directional control, depth, and power.  Competitive doubles formations and teamwork is introduced.

Learn to develop a match mindset and competitive approach to playing singles in league matches.  The focus is on singles strategy through development of tennis tactics by using winning patterns as well as identifying opponents' weaknesses and strengths during match play.

This class is for the beginner II players looking to learn a lifelong sport. Players should have completed the Beginner I class with instructor recommendation moving to Beginner II. This class focuses on further stroke development, good acquisition of the forehand and backhand, different grips, and proper form for volleys, serves, as well as other mechanics. Footwork, proper technique, games and drills will prepare the player for more competitive play. Match play begins here with instruction on tactics, rules, and proper etiquette in games.