Adult First Fall Session 2023

Eve Kraft Tennis Center: 92 Washington Road, Princeton, NJ 08550

Adult First Fall Session

September 11^th -October 29^th

1. 7-week session 
2. Registration opens August 1^st
3. Register by using your online account or call (609) 520-0015
4. Annual Pass Holders receive 10% discount
5. Classes will be held at Eve Kraft Tennis Center
6. Please email if you have a special request for a private group lesson, other than sessions listed below, email – Gina Pileggi –  gina@ptp.org
7. $25 withdrawal fee will be administered if player withdraws once a class begins
8. One credit per session only for illness or injury with a doctor’s note provided 

BEGINNER NTRP LEVEL 1.5:

This player has had no or limited experience with stroke development and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play. This player is not yet ready to compete. 

BEGINNER NTRP LEVEL 2.0:

This player needs on-court experience, with an emphasis on play. This player struggles to find an appropriate contact point, needs stroke development/lessons and is not yet familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles.

Beginner Class Offerings

ADVANCED BEGINNER NTRP LEVEL 2.5:

This player is learning to judge where the ball is going when receiving the ball, although movement and recovery are not in sync. Can sustain a rally of slow pace with other players of similar ability and is beginning to develop strokes. This player is becoming more familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles. This player is ready to play social matches, leagues, and low-level tournaments. Potential limitations: grip weaknesses; not attempting full swing on serve; inconsistent toss on serve; limited transitions to net.

Advanced Beginner Class Offerings

INTERMEDIATE NTRP LEVEL 3.0:

This player is consistent when hitting medium-paced shots but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth, pace or altering distance of shots. Most common doubles formation is one up, one back. Potential limitations: consistency when applying or handling pace; difficulty handling shots “outside of their strike zone”; can be uncomfortable at the net. 

INTERMEDIATE NTRP LEVEL 3.5:

This player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth, variety, and the ability to alter distance of shots. The effective use of lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys is limited due to a lack of confidence. This player is more comfortable at the net, has improved court awareness, and is developing teamwork in doubles. Potential limitations or strengths: “This is the level at which it begins to be about what skills a player can display on court, not what they can’t.” Players at this level may start to utilize mental skills related to concentration, tactics, and strategy.

Intermediate Class Offerings

ADVANCED NTRP LEVEL 4.0:

This player has dependable strokes, including directional control, depth, and the ability to alter distance of shots on both forehand and backhand sides during moderately paced play, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys with more success. This player occasionally forces errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident. Potential strengths: less likely to beat themselves; more dependable second serve; recognizes opportunities to finish points. 

ADVANCED NTRP LEVEL 4.5:

This player has begun to vary the use of pace and spins, has good movement, can control distance and depth of shots, and is beginning to develop game plans according to strengths and weaknesses. This player can hit the first serve with power and accuracy and can place the second serve. This player tends to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles. Potential strengths: points are won and lost off the serve more often; better able to cover weaknesses; beginning to develop a weapon around which their game can be built. 

Advanced Class Offerings

Other Class Offerings