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Junior Development Ages 10 1/2 to 14 Green Dot Ball




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 Tennis Dates 2023

 January 16th Martin Luther King Day
February 20th

President's Day

March 13th-20th Spring Break
April 10th Spring Recess
May 23rd-June2nd End of School Break
July 3rd-7th Independence Day Break
July 31st-August 18th

Summer Break

September 4th

Labor Day

October 9th-20th

Huntsman Senior Games

November 21st-27th

Thanksgiving Break

December 12th - 2024

Winter Break

Monday Clinic Schedule 2023

 

Session Session Dates Weeks
Winter Session January 9th - February 13th 5
Spring Session I February 27th - April 3rd 4
Spring Session II April 17th - May 22nd 6
Summer Session  June 12th - July 24th 6
Fall Session I August 21st - October 2nd 6
Fall Session II October 23rd - December 11th 6

Wednesday Clinic Schedule 2023

 

Session Session Dates Weeks
Winter Session January 11th - February 15th 6
Spring Session I February 22nd - April 5th 6
Spring Session II April 12th - May 17th 6
Summer Session  June 14th - July 26th 6
Fall Session I August 23rd - September 27th 6
Fall Session II October 25th - December 6th 6

Days:  Monday & or Wednesday 

Time:  4:00 PM to 5:30 PM

Location:  Tonaquint Tennis Center / 1851 South Dixie Drive

 

Description

Jr. Development clinics utilize a 75% compressed green dot ball and a 78’ court (full size court) to help players between the ages of 10 and 13 and staying within the parameters of the USTA (United States Tennis Association). 

Level and Syllabus Descriptions

     Beginner Level  -  For beginner players with little or no tennis experience. 

     Syllabus for Beginner level players:

  • Week One:  Introduction to forehand ground strokes, grip, and spin.  Intro to parts of the court and racket.
  • Week Two:  Introduction to backhand ground strokes, grip and spin. 
  • Week Three:  Review of forehand and backhand ground stroke, grip and spin.  Introduction to scoring.
  • Week Four:  Review of forehand and backhand ground stroke, grip and spin.  Review of scoring and intro to match play
  • Repeat to Week One

     Intermediate/Level -  Players with some tennis experience who can demonstrate proper strokes at times. 

          Prerequisite for intermediate level:  Knowledge of scoring, ground stroke grips, parts of the court and the forehand and backhand ground stroke components.  Players must have a fundamental swing using topspin, and be           consistent with getting balls into play using drop feeds and toss feeds.

     Syllabus for Intermediate players:

  • Week One:  Forehand ground stroke, introduction to footwork while using the forehand ground stroke
  • Week Two:  Backhand ground stroke, introduction to footwork while using the backhand ground stroke
  • Week Three:  Forehand and Backhand ground stroke, changing grips from forehand to backhand.  Introduction to serving
  • Week Four:  Review of serving, ground strokes
  • Repeat to Week One

   Advance/Level  -  Players who have achieved a high level of ability that can handle full speed and court of Green Dot Balls. Players will continue to work on their strokes, court coverage and strategy.  

          Prerequisite for Advance Level:  Technical knowledge of the serve, grip, swing and types.  Show proper footwork with ground strokes.   Player should be able to do the following skill set:  Hit 7 out of 10 fed forehands and backhands cross court and down the line and rally 10 balls in a row with a coach using forehand or backhand ground strokes.

     Syllabus for Advance players

  • Week One:  Serving, Introduction to Volleys
  • Week Two:  Serving, ground strokes and doubles strategy
  • Week Three:  Serving, ground strokes and singles strategy
  • Week Four:  Serves and returns, intro to overheads
  • Week Five: Serves, ground strokes, specialty shots
  • Week Six:  Serves, Backhand slice, specialty shots

Pricing Information

Drop-in Fee: $20 Resident  /  $25 Non Resident (Drop in is only allowed if clinic session is not at full capacity. Please contact staff for availability.) 

6 Week Clinic:  $84 Resident  /  $108 Non Resident / person / 6 Clinics 

5 Week Clinic:  $70 Resident  /  $90 Non Resident / person / 5 Clinics 

4 Week Clinic:  $56 Resident  /  $72 Non Resident / person / 4 Clinics 

Please register for both Monday and Wednesday if you enjoy clinic 2x's a week

 

Registration

 

Session Registration Opens
Winter Session  Monday, December 26th 6:00AM
Spring Session I Monday, January 30th 6:00 AM
Spring Session II Monday, March 20th 6:00 AM
Summer Session Monday, March 27th 6:00 AM
Fall Session I Monday, July 24th 6:00 AM
Fall Session II Monday, September 18th 6:00 AM

Registration Issues? Please contact Wayne Bullock or Hilary Koch

 

 

In Person


Parks & Community Services at City Commons
220 North 200 East
435-627-4500


Recreation Center
285 South 400 East
435-627-4560
Fax: 435-627-4569

Online


Wayne P. Bullock
Tennis & Pickleball Head Pro
(435) 627-4522


Hilary Koch
Tennis & Pickleball Specialist / Director of Leagues /Tournament
Office Phone: 435-627-4522