CLASS 1: September 23 & 27
Groundstroke Spins
Topspin, Slice, Flat. How do I Do That? When do I do that? An entire Master Class devoted to generating the right spin for the right shot. We'll focus on technique, run drills, then work into match play situations.
CLASS 2: September 30 & October 4
Serves & Returns: The Big 1, 2, 3
Serve: The most important shot in tennis. Why? Because you can't get the point started without it. Join us to improve every element of your Serve. Everyone, no matter your level, can learn to add faster pace, more spin and better placement to their serves.
Returns: If the serve is the most important part of your game - the second most important part is the return. You must Get the ball back in play. Learn to read the serve coming at you, quicken your reflexes, practice multiple return options.
Serve, Then What? : The Third Shot, a.k.a. The Return of the Return. Getting ready for the return of your serve is a vastly underpracticed part of the game. Come learn what to do to increase your effectiveness. Your game will take a big leap forward.
How about the 6 topics below (combining 3 of Erin's and 3 of Yann's)
CLASS 3: October 7 & 11
Approach, Volley, Overhead: Master Your Transition Game
How you move from baseline rally to taking the ball out of the air. Learn to recognize when to make your move forward. Understand the types of shots to use as you approach the net. Gain comfort with your mid-range volleys, half volleys and swing volleys. Sharpen your Short Game with angled volleys, drop volleys, dying quail volleys. Master proper overhead technique and footwork. Learn about placement vs. power. Zero in on your most effective targets.
CLASS 4: October 14 & 18
Poaching Patterns: How to Deliver Poaching Plays All Day
Poaching often seems like a daunting task when balls are whizzing by you and you feel useless. The fact is, poaching is about teamwork and creating a setter/closer relationship between you and your partner. And I mean ANY partner. A good setter can reproduce poaching scenarios all day and a masterful closer can create just as many opportunities for the team. Let us show you where the poaching glory lies and take advantage of it all day.
CLASS 5: Oct 21 & 25
Dynamic Footwork Formula
It is true that if you can’t get to the ball on time, you can’t hit it. However, getting to the ball in an awkward position is equally as problematic. In this master class, we will go over the most common footwork patterns that will give you speed, range, and comfort, without the pain, the soreness, and the fitness requirement. Think dancing with the stars on a tennis court. Simply learn to be fluid. Comes with an online course.
CLASS 6: October 28 & November 1
Geometris: Understanding Strategy through Geometry
You can spend your entire life hitting tennis balls without ever visualizing the tennis court like the best players do. This class is designed to show you the geometrical treasures that are hidden on the tennis court that are available to all who can see them. ComeS with an online course.
