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LI'L STARS : This program will introduce the little tennis player to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. All fundamental strokes will be taught using special size racquets and foam balls.  To give confidence and ability to cover the entire court, the court is shorter and narrower (36ft) for this age group and the net height is lower.  Students are encouraged to attend class twice weekly. (Schedule)

SHINING STARS : An introductory tennis clinic.  Fundamental strokes, sportsmanship, footwork drills, scoring and match play are introduced through fun games and specialty relays on special size courts (36ft) using low-compression tennis balls and special size nets.  Students are encouraged to attend class twice weekly.(Schedule)

FUTURE STARS : Basic strokes are reviewed with an emphasis placed on footwork drills and combining shots. Students will be introduced to tennis scoring and match play system. This will be conducted on a 60ft court using low compression and regular tennis balls.  Students are encouraged to attend class twice weekly.(Schedule)

QUICKSTART TENNIS CHALLENGE (QSTC) :An introduction to tennis round robin match play on 36ft and 60ft courts with transitional tennis balls.  The young, novice tennis student will learn to compete in a fun environment.  Students must be currently enrolled in the instructional program to participate in QSTC. (schedule)

JUNIOR ACADEMY (JA):  This program strongly emphasises player-to-player groundstoke rallying and execution of strokes with proper technique in order to achieve consistency.  Players will participate in local league matches and entry level tournaments.  Matches begin: TBA . Schedule | Tournament Schedule

TENNIS ACADEMY (TA): Designed for the serious player striving to play at a junior varsity or varsity level of tennis.  The main focus of TA is to maintain a high level of consistency in hitting and conditioning.  Court prescence and match play strategy are also major focal points of the clinic.  Players must play 2-3 USTA sanctioned tournaments events per year, in addition to local league matches.  Matches begin:  TBA. A Year In The Academy . .

TENNIS ACADEMY TOURNAMENT TEAM (TATT):  Designed for players on the varsity high school level or any player who is seeking or has achieved a state, sectional or national USTA ranking.  A high level of match play strategy, court awareness and physical/mental conditioning and consistency are strongly empasized and expected at all times.

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE or CALL OCONEE TENNIS PROGRAM 706/769-2954 TODAY!

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