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*Pre-enrollment is required as space is limited. Courts will have no more than four players on them. Make-ups are not guaranteed.
The Junior Development Program includes different levels for children ages 5 through 17. The program provides a structured and fun framework for learning the game of tennis.
To enroll in our Junior Development Tennis Program, please call Long Reach Tennis Club at 410-423-4120.
| Session 1 (5 weeks / 5 classes) | June 21- July 25 (no class July 4) |
| Session 2 (4 weeks / 4 classes) | July 26-August 22 |
| CA Fit&Play, Play, 5Day Golf&Play, and Golf Fit&Play members | 1 hour, $145
1.5 hours, $218 2 hours, $290 |
| Other CA members | 1 hour, $160
1.5 hours, $240 2 hours, $320 |
| Columbia Cardholders | 1 hour, $170
1.5 hours, $256 2 hours, $340 |
| Non-members | 1 hour, $180
1.5 hours, $270 2 hours, $360 |
| CA Fit&Play, Play, 5Day Golf&Play, and Golf Fit&Play members | 1 hour, $116
1.5 hours, $174 2 hours, $232 |
| Other CA members | 1 hour, $128
1.5 hours, $192 2 hours, $256 |
| Columbia Cardholders | 1 hour, $136
1.5 hours, $204 2 hours, $272 |
| Non-members | 1 hour, $144
1.5 hours, $216 2 hours, $288 |
A program of movement, balance, coordination, and motor skill development with a focus on self and partner rallying skills in the Micro Court. Both reception and projection activities will be emphasized. Children will learn the first stages of cooperative tennis. The children will learn how to initiate a rally, how to move and judge a ball (reception and centering skills), how to control the racket at the contact point and control the height, direction and depth to be successful on the 36-foot court. They will learn adaptive skills that will be the foundation of their future tennis development.
Summer Sessions
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Tuesday, 4:30-5:30pm
Thursday 4:30-5:30pm
Children will learn the skills of the 36-foot court. By the end of this program, a child should be able to play mini-tennis using a full or abbreviated serving motion. The children will learn how to move effectively so as to ensure good position and balance for each shot. They will be taught how to adapt to different situations and to control a follow-through on both the forehand and backhand groundstrokes.
Summer Sessions
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Tuesday, 4:30-5:30pm
Thursday 4-5pm
Children will continue to learn the skills of the 36-foot court. By the end of this program, children should be able to move their opponents with intention by controlling the direction of the ball, use a full or abbreviated serving motion and learn how to move effectively to ensure good position and balance for each shot. They will be taught how to adapt to different situations and how to compete in age 8 and under events.
Students will experience the five play situations and will refine their tactical/technical skills. Concepts of offense/defense will be introduced in both singles and doubles. Ball control exercises that enhance consistency, direction, depth and spin will be stressed. A variety of adaptive skills will be trained using dead ball drills, live ball drills and competitive play situations in all areas of the court. Students should compete in Junior Match Play.
Summer Sessions:
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
| Wednesday | 4:30-6pm |
| Thursday | 5-6:30pm |
| Friday | 5-6:30pm |
Students will learn the basics of tactical play as they transition from the 36-foot court to the 60-foot court for singles and doubles. Swing rhythm on forehands and backhands will be emphasized. Children will be introduced to topspin and will learn how to differentiate between a volley action and a ground stroke action. A variety of serve progressions will be taught. Serve and return of serve will be covered in each class.
Summer Sessions
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Tuesday, 5:30-6:30pm
Thursday, 5:30-6:30pm
Saturday, 11:30am-12:30pm
Students will experience the five play situations and will refine their tactical/technical skills. Concepts of offense/defense will be introduced in both singles and doubles. Ball control exercises that enhance consistency, direction, depth and spin will be stressed. A variety of adaptive skills will be trained using dead ball drills, live ball drills and competitive play situations in all areas of the court. Students should compete in Junior Match Play.
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
| Tuesday | 6:15-7:45pm |
| Friday | 6-7:30pm |
| Saturday | 12:30-2pm |
Held at Columbia Athletic Club Indoor Tennis
6-7:30pm
Students will be exposed to a full range of tactical/technical development. All-court tennis will be emphasized. The program will focus on drills that develop movement, recovery, and decision-making skills. Situational and competitive play in the five-play situations will be planned in the curriculum. Students should compete in Junior Match Play.
Students will be exposed to a full range of tactical/technical development. All- court tennis will be emphasized. The program will focus on drills that develop movement, recovery and decision- making skills. Situational and competitive play in the five play situations will be planned in the curriculum. Students should compete in Junior Match Play.
For teenagers who are relatively new to tennis, the Teen 1 program provides exposure to all the basic skills of the games through drills and competitive play as they transition through all court sizes.
Summer Sessions
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Monday, 3:30-5pm
Friday, 4-5:30pm
Students experience the five-play situations and refine their tactical and technical skills using a variety of adaptive skills with dead ball drills, live ball drills, and competitive play situations as they transition through all court sizes.
Summer Sessions
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Monday, 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, 4:30-6:30pm
This program is for players ages 9-13 who participate in USTA-sanctioned tournaments and are going through the youth progression pathway. Class will focus on techniques needed to hit with heavier and higher bouncing balls. Class will prepare students for tournament training, middle and high school tennis teams. Some match play will be included during most clinic hours.
Summer Sessions
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Monday, 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday, 4:30-6:30pm