SOUTHWESTERN — CHULA VISTA

This program introduces the foundational skills of tennis with an oversize low-compression ball. Players will build tennis-specific skills (agility, balance, coordination and speed) needed for long-term athletic development. At the end of the red ball program, players will have the beginning foundational skills necessary to serve, rally, and keep score.

This is the follow-up program to Red Ball. Players will learn to maintain a rally when receiving more challenging shots, serve with improved placement, approach the net, and place volleys.

More advanced and improved serve, rally, score, and play at net in singles and doubles on a regulation-sized court with a low-compression transition ball. Technique, footwork, appropriate grip, and tactics are the main challenges in match play.

Players participate in drills and games that will provide a great workout while inspiring them to learn and love the game. This class teaches advanced motor skills, coordination, tennis strokes, court awareness, and incorporates fun games. It also introduces point play, scoring, and basic strategy.

Classes address all areas from fitness, conditioning and mental toughness to point play, live ball drilling, play patterns, match play, and technique adjustments. Participants learn to incorporate power and different spins into their shot making.