South Philadelphia Tennis Association

Welcome to The SPTA 3.5 Grip and Rip Tennis Class. REMINDER: You should be capable of keeping pace with a 3.5 level play. Whether ultimate consistency or over powering groundstrokes, if you feel confident but are not sure what your level is, contact Coach Bryan for an evaluation that’s a short-ball away. Reach us at 215-715-4662. Or email at [email protected] all questions or concerns.

Class Pricing: $20 for SPTA members and $25 for non-members. Want more perks? Check out our $50 membership and $150 full-sponsorship deals (which include 3 free lessons!) at PlayTennis.USTA.com/SPTA.

Class Deets:
Get ready for a 1.5-hour tennis workout that mixes instruction and point play, all with a fun, fast-paced twist. We’ll dive into high-speed hitting, smart tactics, slick strategies, and the quick reactions, court positioning, and footwork to set up for a quality game of your potential.

Our jam-packed workout includes:

• Striking groundstrokes from the baseline
• Tackling short balls and slice-approach shots
• Nailing those drop shots
• Hitting first and drive volleys
• Perfecting put-away volleys and overheads

You'll get the scoop on the differences between first and second serves, plus learn the biomechanics to strike the ball with all sorts of spins and speeds. We’ll cover the technical motions of the serves that high school and recreational players use, right up to the rituals and breathing tendencies that the pros pull off.

We'll also focus on high-percentage and aggressive returns for both first and second serves, along with key defensive moves to keep you in the game.

Final 30 Minutes:
Wrap up the session by playing with your fellow tennis lovers with some point play, or even a coach-fed game to win a SOLID GOLD TROPHY, …well kind of! After that we finish strong with a good full-body stretch.

What to Bring:
Bring plenty of water and a towel. Also be sure to lace up them sneaks tight, because we’re going to work up a sweat. Remember, "This ain’t no country club!"

Get ready for some Jedi Penguin fun, and an action-packed class that’ll boost your tennis game to new heights. Look forward to seeing you on the court! 💛✈️👁️🐧🎾💪

1 1.5-Hour Drill & Play Classes

• $20 for SPTA Members
• $25 for Non-Members
  Payments can be made via Venmo @Bryan-hughes-40 or PayPal @TheSPTA. Check out our website for more info on $50 Memberships and $150 Full-Sponsorships, which come with 3 free private lessons!

Season Passes & Extras:

• SEASON PASSES: Enjoy unlimited class visits for the 8-week season, available with pro-rated options.
• Personal Video Analysis Packages: For $300, get 3 hours of on-court video analysis to fine-tune your game.

Visit PlayTennis.usta.com/SPTA for more details. For any questions, reach out at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or call 215-715-4662.

Class Breakdown:
20 Minutes: Short and Full Court Hitting Warm-ups
Ease into your workout with short and full court hitting warm-ups. We'll get the blood flowing with a slower-medium paced start, focusing on consistency in contact point and follow-through on every shot. This is your time to train your brain and body to work in harmony under controlled circumstances.

10 Minutes: Stretch and Theme of the Day.
While you’re stretching and loosening up, we’ll dive into the theme of the day. We’ll discuss as a group which shots we’re focusing on and how to achieve our desired results. This is our chance to align our goals and set the tone for the rest of the class.

30 Minutes: Feeding Drills Emphasizing The Shot of the Day
Well also move on to feeding drills that emphasize the shot of the day. This segment will help you feel the technique required for the selected shots and situations, giving you hands-on experience and confidence.

30 Minutes: Cooperative Live Ball Rallying and Point Play.
Llive ball rallying and point play. Puts an emphasis on the theme of the day in a competitive-like setting, allowing you to apply what you've learned in a dynamic, game-like environment.

Free Bonus: Free Play or Coach-Fed Games. After the structured drills, you’ll have the opportunity for additional free play or coach-fed games. We’ll wrap up the session with a nice full-body stretch to ensure you leave the court feeling great.

Join us for a fun, engaging, and skill-enhancing tennis experience! 🩵✈️👁️🐧🎾💪

🎾 1.5-Hour Drill & Play Classes: 3.0 - Basics and Fundamentals of play🎾

Pricing:

• $20 for SPTA Members
• $25 for Non-Members

Payments can be made via Venmo or PayPal. Check out our website for more info on $50 Memberships and $150 Full-Sponsorships, which come with 3 free private lessons!

Season Passes & Extras:

• SEASON PASSES: Enjoy unlimited class visits for the 8-week season, available with pro-rated options.
• Personal Video Analysis Packages: For $300, get 3 hours of on-court video analysis to fine-tune your game.

Visit us at PlayTennis.usta.com/SPTA for more details. For any questions, reach out at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or call 215-715-4662.

Class Description:
The SPTA 3.0 Class is perfect for those playing for the first time, getting back into the game, or current players looking to perfect new shots for a well-rounded game. This lower-paced class focuses on the fundamentals of hitting groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, all while promoting healthy physical mechanics and achieving reliable, high-percentage shot-making abilities.

90 Minute Class Structure:

• 20 Minutes: Short and Long Court Warm-ups
  Ease into your session with both short and long court warm-ups. We’ll start at a relaxed pace to help you focus on consistency in your contact point and follow-through on every shot, syncing your brain and body under controlled circumstances.

• 10 Minutes: Stretching and “Shot of the Day” Talk and Demonstration
  While we stretch and loosen up, we’ll discuss and demonstrate the “Shot of the Day.” This segment helps you understand the technicalities and mechanics of the shot we’ll be focusing on, setting the tone for the rest of the class.

• 40 Minutes: Active and Feeding Drilling
  Dive into active and feeding drills that emphasize the fundamentals of the “Shot of the Day.” This hands-on segment will help you feel the technique required for the selected shots and situations, giving you practical experience and building confidence.

• 20 Minutes: Fun Games and Competitive Play
  Wrap up the session with fun games and competitive play. This part of the class allows you to apply what you’ve learned in a dynamic, game-like environment, all while enjoying some friendly competition with your peers.

Join us for a fun, engaging, and foundational tennis experience designed to enhance your skills and love for the game! 🎾

Winter Start Times begin at 5:00pm. For those who will have to run late, we will have a 5:30 regrouping time. With the darkness upon us earlier, and lights that we wait for the city to replace, this is the best way to give our players the most daylight possible. We will plan for 5:30 arrivals and also on hosting classes as late as possibleible, regardlessss of extra time, untill it is to dark, or lights are fixed.

This is The SPTA’s more advanced program, with a higher intensity and skill level above our introductory level classes. Players should be able to keep up with medium paced and extended rallies and be capable of handling a faster paced shot when needed.

Movement to the ball and positioning is emphasized as well as strategic recognition and execution. Specialty shots are introduced and closing out points in match play situations are routinely practiced as part of the class routine.

Information about all SPTA Scheduling, Season Passes, Private Lessons, and Menberships, contact us at [email protected] or our website @ PlayTennis.USTA.com/SPTA.