TENNIS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

Tennis programs for adults on Hilton Head Island

The Sea Pines Resort hosts a variety of adult tennis instructional programs that are designed for players ages 17 and up and suited for novice players or those who are perfecting their competitive tournament skills.

Browse adult instructional programs and events below.

Adult Tennis 101

Beginning March 14, 2022 (excludes RBC Heritage week, April 11-15, 2022) | Monday - Friday | Ages 16+ | $28/day or $125/week

This program is a specific starter player course designed to introduce or welcome back adult players to tennis. Low compression balls are used throughout the week to help the student learn to play quickly while still maintaining the proper fundamentals for long-term success.To obtain the most benefit from this program, it is recommended to register for all five sessions as the themes progress through the week.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 10-11am

1. Monday: Groundstrokes 101: Intro to grips, stances and swings.

1. Tuesday: Groundstrokes 102: Learning to rally.

1. Wednesday: Serves and Volleys: Intro to grips, stances and technique.

1. Thursday: Learning to score and match play in singles with stroke review.

2. Friday: Learning to score and match play in doubles with stroke review.




Pickleball 101

Beginning March 14, 2022 (excludes RBC Heritage week, April 11-15, 2022) | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | Ages 16+ | $20/day or $55/week

Learn the basics of Pickleball: Rules, scoring, court positioning and basic strategies. This program is recommended for new players or for those that have started playing but lack formal instruction. Paddles will be provided.

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday; 3-4pm




Weekend Workout

Offered Year Round (excludes March 12 and RBC Heritage weekend, April 16 & 17, 2022) | Saturday & Sunday | Ages 17+ | $57/day or $104/weekend

Intended for intermediate to advanced players, this instructional program is designed to strengthen strokes and tactics in your doubles game.

Schedule:

1. Saturday: Instruction and drills on the vital strokes needed for good doubles; serve, return, volley, overhead, serve-and-volley, lobs and lob retrieval

2. Sunday: Doubles strategy, including live ball drilling with an emphasis on court positioning, communication, shot selection and poaching

Details:

1. Saturday and Sunday, 9-11am

2. Student-to-Pro ratio 6:1 maximum

3. Must be NTRP 3.0+, grouped to level




Advanced adults 4.0+

Offered Year Round (excludes March 10 - 11 and RBC Heritage week, April 11-15, 2022) | Monday - Friday | Ages 17+ | $55/day or $255/week

The Advanced Adult Class combines advanced shot-making instruction with fast-paced drills.

Schedule:

1. Monday: Consistency drills for groundstrokes, passing shots, put-away shots and groundstroke games

2. Tuesday: Volley and overhead drills with emphasis on footwork; serve, serve-and-volley, and match play drills

3. Wednesday: Shot selection and positioning for defensive, neutral and attacking situations in singles

4. Thursday: Return practice; shot selection and positioning drills for doubles

5. Friday: Best drills of the week

Details:

1. Monday through Friday, 8-9:30am

2. For players NTRP 4.0+

3. Player-to-Pro ratio 4:1 maximum




Stroke & Drills

Offered Year Round (excludes March 10 - 11 and RBC Heritage week, April 11-15, 2022) | Monday - Friday | Ages 17 + | $44/day or $200/week

This program is all about learning solid 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.

Schedule:

1. Monday: Volley

2. Tuesday: Forehand

3. Wednesday: Backhand

4. Thursday: Serve, return of serve and serve-and-volley drills

5. Friday: Overhead, lobs, angle volleys

Details:

1. Monday through Friday, 9:30-11:00am

2. For players up to the 3.5 level

3. Student-to-Pro ratio 6:1 maximum




 

The Sea Pines Resort Round Robin

Take to the courts for a fun, social round robin. Incudes Gatorade during the competition, prizes for the winners and social following play. (Excludes March 10 - 11 and RBC Heritage week, April 11-15, 2022)

Details:

1. Starting June 7th

   Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 3-5 pm

2. Advanced players NTRP 3.0+ only

3. Ages 21 and older

4. $20 per person

 

Competitive Round Robin

For advanced players seeking a serious game. Includes Gatorade during the competition, prizes for the winners and social following play.

Details:

1. Starting June 8th

   Tuesdays and Thursdays; 3-5 pm

2. Advanced players NTRP 4.0+ only

3. Ages 21 and older

4. $20 per person