Learning Tennis – Private Tennis Lessons

Learning Guide — By admin

Private tennis lessons are offered by professional instructors often called tennis pros. Rates tend to be by the hour and vary depending on the experience of the tennis instructor or tennis pro and how many students are in your private group.

Private one-on-ones with a tennis pro are an excellent way to get started to make sure you do not develop any bad habits. It is also the best option for you to learn advanced dynamics on all facets of your game. Almost all professional players have a coach who serves this purpose.

Give close attention to the following when looking for a tennis pro:

Coaching Style

Your tennis pro should be supportive of your goals and be excited to encourage you to achieve them. Make sure he/she takes you seriously and be certain that his/her motivational techniques complement your personality. You should also understand how the tennis pro you are considering teaches. Some tennis pros will simply hit with you for most of the lesson while others run you through a variety of drills. Some are highly technical while others are less so. When assessing a tennis pro, it’s important to understand how best you learn.

Experience

Your tennis pro should have prior successful experience teaching other tennis players of your age and ability to achieve similar goals. Some tennis pros specialize in specific students such as advanced juniors or women beginners. If a tennis pro has a specialty, make sure it matches with your goals.

Cost

Typically, private lessons with a tennis pro will cost you around US$50-75/hr. However, you can find ex-college players who will charge less and some very seasoned tennis pros who will cost over US$150/hr.

Private lessons not for you? Check out tennis schools and camps, clinics, or other ways to learn.