How often should you take private tennis lessons?

Once you can actually play the game, play it as much as possible. At least 3 times per week for a couple of years playing others who are at least as skilled as you will be necessary to make you a player others will call to join them.

How often should you practice tennis?

So if you’re in good health, and under age 30, you can safely play at a high level 3-4 times per week. If you’re between 30-50, 2-3 times per week is a good number. After age 50, you might not want to play competitive tennis more than twice a week, and if you must exceed that number, keep the 3rd match friendly.

How many tennis lesson do you need?

What the actual mix should be of private and group training is a matter for the player, the coach, and the parent to work out. For someone aspiring to be a good high school player, a lesson every week or two should be fine. To achieve more, you have to put in more time and focus, and in many cases, investment.

How long should I take tennis lessons for?

Typically, you can sign up for a series of six lessons, given on set days and times over the course of three weeks or a month. In a group lesson, which usually lasts for 60 to 90 minutes, you should expect to pay about $10 to $15 per lesson, including court time and balls.

How many hours should I play tennis?

It’s the quality and the effort that counts. Anywhere between three to six times a week is a good start, no more than two hours per day, either in a group or private lesson. If you practice about 10-12 hours per week in total, that would still leave you ample time to work on academics and have a normal childhood.

How many private lessons should I take?

If you are a beginner and looking at tennis for regular exercise and some fun, having two or three private lessons in a year will suffice. It will give you the basic technique to have fun and rally with your partner.

Sometimes I tell parents to take one private every two weeks. It’s just overkill to do anything more until you reach the higher stages of the game (i.e., professional tennis). Players need to be playing 8-10 sets a week – that’s where the real learning happens.

Why should you take group tennis lessons?

This lets everyone keep moving, learning, burning calories and having fun. Practicing with other people also lets you greatly reduce the cost of tennis lessons. When you drop in at a private facility’s group lesson, you are at the mercy of the coach in terms of what the lesson covers.

How can I improve my tennis game?

Talk to your coach to schedule your first lesson at a court and time that is convenient for you. You’ll have fun and be amazed how quickly you will improve when you’re working with the right tennis coach. Organized and taught by a trained tennis coach, group lessons let you hit hundreds of balls in match-like situations.

Is match play necessary to get better at tennis?

Match play is necessary to get better, but it is not sufficient. I agree that the aspiring player should compete against everybody — good, bad, hard hitters, junk ball players, because you cannot control whom you will play in tournaments, and your success is measured solely how you perform in tournaments.