Instructional Programs
All new players registering for adult tennis programs 2.5 and higher MUST complete a player assessment or they will be withdrawn from the class. Please call 301-779-8000 or email Houston Poem to book your assessment.
Registration is open for Spring Session II (April 1 – June 9).
adult 2.0 clinic
Student/Coach Ratio: 6:1
Learn to keep the ball in play on serves, returns, in a baseline rally and volleying at net through improved reception when playing doubles.
adult 2.5 clinic*
Student/Coach Ratio: 6:1
Play singles & doubles more successfully. Initiate a point by directing the serve to the forehand or backhand side of an opponent. Maintain a consistent rally with improved reception of wider, higher/deeper, and lower/shorter balls. When at net, receive volleys at different heights, and maintain a consistent exchange.
*Placement in this class requires approval from Adult Tennis Manager Houston Poem.
adult 3.0 clinic*
Student/Coach Ratio: 6:1
Win singles and doubles points by using spin to control the arc of the ball. Start points by serving to an opponent’s weak side and return with a variety of placements (crosscourt, line, lob). Maintain a crosscourt exchange by sending and receiving balls with topspin and sending slice backhands. At net, pressure opponents with direction and respond to lobs with an overhead.
*Placement in this class requires approval from Adult Tennis Manager Houston Poem.
Adult 3.5 Clinic*
Student/Coach Ratio: 6:1
Learn to win points in singles and doubles by starting each point in control with effective serves & returns. Push opponents back in a rally. Move to the net. Place shots to openings on the court (from baseline, mid-court, and net zones).
*Placement in this class requires approval from Adult Tennis Manager Houston Poem.
Adult 4.0+ Clinic*
Student/Coach Ratio: 6:1
The 4.0 Clinic includes advanced instruction on situations such as dominating at the baseline, approaching, at net and serve & return. Skills can be applied to singles and doubles.
*Placement in this class requires approval from Adult Tennis Manager Houston Poem.