Adults programs
Learn
Learn
Learn programs are designed to help you acquire tactical and technical skills needed in doubles and singles. Your coach will provide deliberate instructions and individualized feedback in a fun and friendly group environment. Learn programs are offered all year round.
If you have playing experience and have not participated in our programs before, please email us at letsplay@tennisforlife.ca to request an assessment. Assessments are complimentary and take approximately 15-20 minutes. Once we determine your playing level, we will either enroll you in the appropriate program or place you on the waitlist, depending on your availability.
To learn more about program duration, assessment requirements and terms and conditions, please visit About Adult Programs page.
1.0 (aka Instant Tennis)
COURT: Transitioning from Red (¼) to Orange (¾) and finally Green (full-size) court
BALL: Transitioning from Red to Orange, and finally Green ball (respectively 75%, 50%, 25% less compression than a regulation ball)
GOAL: Serve, Rally and Score in Singles and Doubles at least on an Orange
TACTICAL: Learning to outlast the opponent
TECHNICAL: Learning receiving and sending skills to achieve consistency
1.5 (aka Instant Tennis Follow-Up)
COURT: Transitioning from Orange (¾) to Green (full-size) court
BALL: Transitioning from Orange (50% ) to Green (25%) less compression ball
GOAL: Serve, Rally and Score, and understanding basic positioning in Singles and Doubles
TACTICAL: Learning to outlast the opponent
TECHNICAL: Learning receiving and sending skills to achieve consistency
2.0
COURT: Regulation court
BALL: Transitioning from Green (25% less compression) to regulation ball
GOAL: Developing basic point play skills in Singles and basic positions and roles in Doubles
TACTICAL: Learning the 4 basic tactics
TECHNICAL: Improving receiving and sending skills to achieve consistency
2.5
REGULATION COURT & BALL
GOAL: Improving skills required to enter and enjoy 2.5 Singles and Doubles socials and events
TACTICAL: Recognizing basic phases of play (Defence, Neutral, Offence) and selecting appropriate shot to respond
TECHNICAL: Improving receiving and sending skills to execute the desired shot
3.0
REGULATION COURT & BALL
GOAL: Improving skills required to enter and enjoy 3.0 Singles and Doubles socials and events
TACTICAL: Improving point construction and decision making to play HIGH % TENNIS
TECHNICAL: Improving shots’ effectiveness while striking on the move or when out of position
3.5
REGULATION COURT & BALL
GOAL: Improving skills required to enter and enjoy 3.5 Singles and Doubles socials and events
TACTICAL: Constructing point by using one’s strengths and exploiting the opponent’s weaknesses
TECHNICAL: Improving shots’ effectiveness when on Defence, Neutral, or Offence
4.0/4.5
REGULATION COURT & BALL
GOAL: Improving skills required to enter and enjoy 4.0/4.5 Singles and Doubles events
TACTICAL: Dictating point by controlling space and time
TECHNICAL: Enhancing shots’ effectiveness in all phases of play and game situations