Structured coaching sessions with a professional coach including grips, footwork, and the current biomechanics of the stroke work, as well as stretching and movement drills. Beginners to intermediate players. Leading to organised social tennis.

Course Outline:

Feel like…
Learning to play Tennis?
Improving your game and updating your technique to the modern style?
Meeting people?
Getting fit and active?
Enjoying a Social Atmosphere?
Preparing to get involved in a Social Tennis program or Competition?

Adult Tennis Coaching Classes.
An 8 week course for beginner to Intermediate players, presented by Tennis Australia qualified coaches.
Held at Matchpoint Tennis, 2-18 Singleton Place, Kirrawee.
Each week we will break down the ‘stroke of the day’ and include game-realistic drills, leading to doubles play – including umpiring/scoring, player positions, and tactics, all leading to students becoming prepared to take part in Adult Social Tennis Programs or Competition.

Week 1: Forehand
Basic biomechanics, breakdown of the stroke including correct grip, footwork & stroke work.
The introduction of simple drills, working on consistency, direction, angles, and movement.

Week 2: Backhand
Both 1 and 2 handed. Basic biomechanics, breakdown of the stroke including correct grips, footwork & stroke work.
The introduction of some simple drills, working on consistency, direction, angles, and movements.

Week 3: Volley
Both forehand & backhand volleys. Basic biomechanics, breakdown of the stroke including correct grip, footwork & stroke work.
The introduction of some simple drills, working on consistency, high and low volleys, direction, and angles.

Week 4: Serve
Basic biomechanics, correct grip, footwork & stroke work, emphasising the ball-toss.
The introduction of some simple drills, working on consistency, direction, and angles.

Week 5: Forehand
The introduction of more complex bio-mechanics & different grips, to generate topspin and slice, leg-drive, increasing racquet head speed and increasing both power & consistency.
The introduction of more complex drills and game-realistic sessions.

Week 6: Backhand
The introduction of more complex bio-mechanics & different grips, to generate topspin and slice, leg-drive, increasing racquet head speed and increasing both power & consistency.
The introduction of more complex drills and game-realistic sessions.

Week 7: Volley
The introduction of more complex biomechanics. Drop shots, mid-court attack, split-step, the overhead smash, transitioning to, and taking control of the net in both singles and doubles situations.
The introduction of more complex drills and game-realistic sessions.

Week 8: Serve
The introduction of more complex biomechanics. The 3 types of services (flat, top-spin & slice), increase serving speed and accuracy via leg-drive, forearm pronation, and arm and racquet internal rotation.
The introduction of more complex drills and game-realistic sessions.

Learning Outcomes:

Covering the current, modern techniques including grips, stroke-work, feet-work and biomechanics of all the main strokes, including forehand, backhand, volleys and serves.
With movement drills, rallying drills and game-based sessions, it is the perfect way to learn the game, improve your Tennis, return after a break, or the perfect preparation for players looking to join our Adult Social Tennis programs or competitive Tennis.

What to bring:

• Wear comfortable leisurewear
• Joggers or tennis shoes
• Water bottle
• A range of demo racquets are available for use, and new racquets for sale at special prices for SGSCC Students.
• Bring your drinks
• Bring a hat and sunscreen

Wet Weather:

Although it is an 8-week course, we are at the mercy of the weather.
If sessions are missed due to wet weather, we will endeavour to make up any missed sessions by;

• Adding additional sessions at the end of the 8-week course
• Having longer sessions toward the end of the course
• If the weather is looking suspicious, please call the Tennis Centre 9521 5319 or 0413 tennis.

What our Students Say:

The course, coaches and facilities were excellent, and I can’t recommend Steve and his crew highly enough. Course was exactly what was promised, with time dedicated to learning the correct technique for the 4 key disciplines. Flexibility was also great, being able to swap between Friday and Wednesday lessons if needed, which I had to do on one occasion. Groups were really positive, with everyone keen to see each other improve, which is testament to the environment Steve and Allison created.

I would recommend the course to anyone of any ability keen to learn and improve their tennis. Aaron

About the tutor:

Steve Mowle (B.Ed Science; Tennis Australia – Club Professional)
Steve has over 30 years Tennis Coaching experience and has been co-ordinating the SGSCC Coaching course since 1996.
He is passionate about helping players become involved in Tennis through a combination of learning the correct bio-mechanics, movements and skills, as well as providing a platform for people to meet others, enhance their fitness and get involved in social Tennis.

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.