Tennis Programs for Adults

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 

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

Beat the Heat: High-Energy Morning Drills to Start Your Day Strong

For all the early risers looking to escape the South Carolina heat, Beat the Heat is the perfect way to start your day! This high-energy clinic is packed with continuous live ball drilling, designed to boost shot endurance while giving you a solid workout. And to kick things off right, we’ll be cranking up the tunes to get you moving and motivated from the very start!

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

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

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 

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.

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.

PM Point Madness: Master Your Singles & Doubles Skills in Action

The ultimate point-playing challenge at the Resort! Engage in intense situational games that focus on sharpening both your Singles and Doubles skills. Test your game in high-energy, real-world scenarios!

Demo the Hottest Racquets & Save 15% on Your Purchase

Experience the latest and greatest racquets on the market with our exclusive demo session! Test out the hottest new models and enjoy a 15% discount on any racquet purchased after the class.

Weekend Live Ball: Sweat, Play, and Kickstart Your Weekend!

An exciting new clinic for those looking to break a sweat on the weekend! Whether you want a fun, high-energy workout or the perfect way to kick off your weekend before check-in, this session has you covered.

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

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