Tennis Programs for Adults

Instruction for All Skill Levels

The Sea Pines Resort hosts a variety of adult tennis clinics and programs designed for players ages 17 and older of all skill levels, from novice players seeking to learn the basics of tennis or pickleball to advanced tennis players NTRP 4.0+.

Adult Programs

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Adult Tennis 101

Introduction to Tennis

This program welcomes adult players to the game of tennis. Low-compression balls are used to help the student learn to play quickly while still maintaining proper fundamentals for long-term success. It’s recommended you register for all three sessions as the themes progress through the week.

Monday: Groundstrokes 101 — Intro to grips, stances and swings
Wednesday: Serves and Volleys — Intro to grips, stances and technique
Friday: Groundstrokes, learning to rally and play

Weekend Workout

Improve Your Doubles Game

Intended for intermediate to advanced players, this two-day instructional program — offered year-round — is designed to strengthen strokes and tactics in your doubles game. Players are grouped by level and enjoy a maximum student-to-pro ratio of 6:1.

Saturday: Instruction and drills on the vital strokes needed for good doubles play — serve, return, volley, overhead, serve and volley, lobs and lob retrieval
Sunday: Doubles strategy, including live ball drilling with an emphasis on court positioning, communication, shot selection and poaching

Cardio Tennis

Fun, Healthy High Intensity Training

Cardio Tennis is a high energy group fitness experience which uses the sport of tennis in a structured games-based format to deliver the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout.

Lower compression (red, orange and green) is used for this call for an all-inclusive, safe yet fun environment. At least three participants are needed to run this program. Make sure to bring water and a towel. Using a fitness tracker (Polar, Apple Watch, Garmin, etc.) to help track your workout and heart rate zone is also recommended!

Advanced Adults 4.0+

Fast-Paced Drills for Advanced Players

This weeklong program combines advanced shot-making instruction with fast-paced drills designed for advanced players. Participants enjoy specialized attention from our certified pros, with a maximum player-to-pro ratio of 4:1.

Monday: Consistency drills for groundstrokes, passing shots, put-away shots and groundstroke games
Tuesday: Volley and overhead drills with emphasis on footwork; serve, serve and volley, and match play drills
Wednesday: Shot selection and positioning for defensive, neutral and attacking situations in singles
Thursday: Return practice — shot selection and positioning drills for doubles
Friday: Best drills of the week

Stroke & Drills

Tennis Drills for Groups

This program is all about learning solid tennis fundamentals. Each stroke is broken down into simple steps, including grip, footwork, preparation, contact and finish. Practice drills help players make the newly acquired skills their own while learning from professionals, with a maximum 6:1 student-to-pro ratio.

Monday: Volley
Tuesday: Forehand
Wednesday: Backhand
Thursday: Serve, return of serve and serve-and-volley drills
Friday: Overhead, lobs and angle volleys

Grand Slam

Fast-Paced Drills for Intermediate to Advanced Players

Fast-paced drills for the intermediate to advanced player looking for an afternoon drill clinic that differs from the round robin.

Monday: Australian Open, Live ball drills, emphasizing rallying and volleys
Tuesday: French Open, Live ball groundstroke and consistency drills
Wednesday: Wimbledon, Doubles, serve and volley drills and match play
Thursday: US Open, Doubles drills, serve and volley drills and match play
Friday: Laver Cup: Best drills of the week with a focus on the complete game

The Sea Pines Resort Round Robin

Fun and Social Play

Add social play to your time at The Sea Pines Resort with tennis events three days a week. Our evening round robins are designed for players looking for a fun challenge. Includes Gatorade during the competition and, prizes for the winners.

Competitive Round Robin

Friendly Competition

Embrace your competitive side at The Sea Pines Resort with tennis exhibition play. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, advanced players take to the courts for a serious round robin competition with Gatorade and prizes for the winners.

Private Lessons

Attention to Details

Improve your play with an hour or half hour tennis lesson from a member of the Sea Pines Racquet Club staff. These flexible private and semi-private lessons are ideal for players seeking personal attention and professional instruction.

Lesson Options

Private Hour: $84 with a staff pro; $97 with the tennis director/head pro
Private Half Hour: $49 with a staff pro; $55 with the tennis director/head pro
Semi-Private Hour: $94 with a staff pro; $110 with the tennis director/head pro
Semi-Private Half Hour: $59 with a staff pro; $61 with the tennis director/head pro

Private Lessons Series

Improve With One-on-One Instruction

Interested in a series of private tennis training lessons? Benefit from the sustained instruction of five lessons with a staff pro, tennis director or head pro.

Series Options

Five one-hour private: $395 with staff pro; $460 with tennis director/head pro
Five one-hour semi-private: $445 with staff pro; $525 with tennis director/head pro
Five half-hour private: $225 with staff pro; $250 with tennis director/head pro
Five half-hour semi-private: $245 with staff pro; $280 with tennis director/head pro