Johnston Community Education

Course Description Grades K-2: These lessons are an introduction into the game of tennis. The child learns forehands, backhands, volleys, and how to start the rally. The class will be played on a 36-foot court, with a small net, red balls, and 21-inch racquets. Racquets are provided if needed. Grades 3-5: BEGINNER- In a 4-day session there will be a different theme each day: forehand, backhand, serve return, and volley. The final practice will be spent learning how to play a real match including scoring. The main focus is on having fun, sportsmanship, learning tennis, and improving skills. Orange balls will be used with 23-25-inch racquets. Racquets are provided if needed. INTERMEDIATE- This is for players that have or are interested in playing matches. The player should be able to serve and rally 3 balls in a row. The focus is going to be on offense and defense with an understanding of shot selection. There will be an emphasis on grip changes, spins, placement and consistency. Orange balls are used with 25 inch racquets. Racquets are provided if needed. Grades 6-12: BEGINNER- The focus will be on learning the basics of tennis while having fun! In a 4 day session there will be a different theme each day: forehand, backhand, serve return, and volley. The final practice will be spent learning how to play a real match including scoring. The main focus is on having fun, sportsmanship, learning tennis, fitness and improving skills. INTERMEDIATE- ADVANCE- This is for players that have played matches and are looking to play matches/tournaments this summer. The player should be able to serve and rally 3 balls in a row. The focus is going to be on offense and defense with an understanding of shot selection. There will be an emphasis on grip changes, placement, consistency, and spins. Logistics Friday will be the make-up day, if needed. Bring racket (if you have one) Balls will be provided Bring a water bottle with your name on it Instructor Iowa Tennis 4U

Course Description These lessons are an introduction into the game of tennis. The child learns forehands, backhands, volleys, and how to start the rally. The class will be played on a 36-foot court, with a small net, red balls, and 21-inch racquets. Racquets are provided if needed. Logistics Bring racket (if you have one) Balls will be provided Bring a water bottle with your name on it Instructor Iowa Tennis 4U