5 & 6 YEARS OLD

This class is an introductory class that focuses on athletic skills and basic stroke development. FUN is a key element in this class. Students will be introduced to groundstrokes and volleys in an encouraging environment.

6 & 8 YEARS OLD

This class will continue to reinforce proper stroke mechanics. Students will begin to rally with their groundstrokes. Children in this class will learn basics for the serve and volley. The environment will be fun, relaxed, and encouraging, facilitating the child's ability to develop technical and game skills for tennis.

7 - 10 YEARS OLD

This class will continue to focus on proper technique including appropriate grip changes. Students will continue to improve their rallying skills while developing an understanding of the service return, approach shot to volley transition and overhead. The environment will be fun and encouraging, facilitating the student's ability to develop technical and game skills for tennis.

7 - 10 YEARS OLD

This class is designed for orange ball players able to successfully rally and serve. These students will learn how to compete against each other on the singles and doubles court. The environment will be positive, active, and conducive to reinforcing new and existing skills.

9 - 12 YEARS OLD

This class is designed for the 10 to 12-year-old student new to the game of tennis. This class with be taught on the regulation court with a green dot ball. The focus for this class will be on building technique for groundstrokes, volleys and serves. The environment will be fun and encouraging, facilitating the student's ability to develop technical and game skills for tennis.

9 - 12 YEARS OLD

This class is designed for green dot players able to successfully rally and serve. Technical and tactical parameters will be reinforced. Students will improve their ability to produce racquet head speed and spin on their groundstrokes and serve. Players will become more self-reliant in their tactical decision-making skills.

9 - 12 YEARS OLD

This class is designed for students who are match ready. These students can serve, rally, keep score and have been rated eligible or need to try out. Footwork, strategy, consistency, and full court match play will be evaluated.

13 YEARS AND OLDER

This class is designed for 13 and older teenagers that are new to the game of tennis. The focus will be on technique for groundstrokes, volleys and serves. Both green dot and yellow balls will be used to benefit the student's development.

11 YEARS AND OLDER

The emphasis in this class will be rallying and serving from the baseline. Technical and tactical parameters will be reinforced. Players will become more self- reliant in their tactical decision-making skills. The environment will be positive, active, and conducive to reinforcing new and existing skills.

11 YEARS AND OLDER

This class is designed for students who are match ready. These students can serve, rally, keep score and have been rated eligible or need to try out. Footwork, strategy, consistency, and full court match play will be evaluated.

This class is geared towards students who play for their high school team, as well as participate in tournaments. Students in this class have strong technique, hit medium to fast paced shots, and play with consistency, placement, and depth. The player must have a working knowledge of all spins and proper grips. Strong movement and well-developed footwork are necessary skills for this level. This class aims to develop players through various match situations by emphasizing different tactics and playing with variety.

This program (Sat from 3:30-5pm)  is designed for High School aged juniors that would like the opportunity to practice and implement techniques and strategies learned in class. These juniors should know how to keep score, and be able to rally and serve.  Bill Humes was the Princeton High School Varsity Tennis Coach for 22 years and always had a no-cut policy.  He wanted every high school student that wanted to play tennis to be able to participate. To honor Bill’s memory, PTP offers this social and fun practice session. This program is subsidized by the Friends of Bill Humes.