Adult Tennis Holiday: Gift yourself noticeable improvement in Mallorca
As you learn how to play tennis, you quickly realize it has its challenges & perks. In a rush to develop your game quickly, you likely skimmed past foundational steps that inhibit your growth. You can’t learn what you’re barely taught. Finding the time to apply what you’ve learned is difficult for most adults. It’s why I love coaching adult tennis holidays in Mallorca, Spain. The pace of this gorgeous island is perfect for learning & exploring as it tops travel lists for European travelers & now American players with direct flight offerings.
Key Takeways:
Tennis only 490 euro per player for 15 hrs. tennis coaching
Early booking accommodations at Hotel Esport finds you a room court side or find your own spot at no extra charge.
Port de Soller is on Mallorca’s west coast approx. 30 minutes from Palma’s airport (PMI) and 25 minutes to Palma.
Active travel destination including; hiking, watersports, cycling, entertainment on foot, vintage train to Palma.
Tennis in Mallorca 2024
Most adult players don’t have the time junior players do to drill down & integrate that part of our game that makes us mental on court. Often, that standing tennis time at home gets sidetracked by other adult responsibilities. And before you know it, its been weeks since you’ve played tennis.
That’s the right time to book a tennis holiday in Mallorca. Get yourself to a place you can relax & find professional tennis classes mixed with a whole new place away from the same ole’ routine back at home. The more relaxed, the easier those tennis tips go down nicely and stick.
Clarity on the Clay
A single tennis holiday should feel unique. You’re on holiday after all. The first unique experience you might find is the court surface. This is the surface most played by professional players after hard courts.
Clay courts aren’t only beautiful, they’re slow. Think of it like this. You’re out on court, in a match, and your opponents incredible consistency puts yours to the test. The longer rally’s are oddly energizing & enthralling . You’ll learn a lot about your physical endurance and what your game needs next. And it’s usually, more consistency.
Before consistency you’ll need coaching clarity on where you’re stuck. Then time, simple verbal cues and a mountain of tennis balls set your corrections and new game on track. That’s what the clay excels at.
We like to develop adults on clay courts for the pace & height of the ball’s bounce. At first, you’ll likely rush as though you’re still on a hard court with that fast, true bounce. But on the clay, you never know what’s going to happen with the bounce. But you’ll have double the time to hit the ball. You can use the clay to maneuver and slide into a brake. In essence the clay slows you down and demands you play another ball. It’s the reason Spanish players are so consistent.
Many times players return home ecstatic how other members at their home club see your improvement. Certainly they notice you’re more confident & consistent. They’re not surprised you’ve just picked off a win at this weeks club tournament.
Come to the clay with a real focus on 1 or 2 things you want to improve. Otherwise, overload sets in.
This adult tennis holiday is meant to give you the time to learn, absorb & feel that kinetic connection that feels right to your body and keeps you injury free. Because when your foundations are set, you have more fun & freedom to take on new things like; spins, slices, drops, serves, VARIETY to your game.
Maybe then you’ll try your hand at playing league tennis - which is yet another opportunity to play more tennis. While at the same time, play more matches & expand your playing circle and friendships.
The Tennis Program
Tennis is your morning focus
🛫 Pro tip:
Adult tennis camps by playing level & travel destination for Summer 2024 check here.
Your tennis holiday will have you on-court (Mon-Friday) each morning for 3 hrs.
The court ratios are purposely kept small. 1:3 or 1:4 maximum players per court, so you have plenty of balls to actually improve!
Monday works your forehand, contact point, drills, footwork, serve and singles point play.
Tuesday works your backhand including your forehand again, contact point, drills, footwork, serve and point play.
Wednesday is a big volley day. Including; depth, angles, movement, how to cover your shot and serve. The week shifts to doubles strategies.
Thursday will heavily develop your doubles game. Groundstrokes, volleys, doubles movement, coverage and serve. Doubles point play.
Friday is a recap of the week and a short video analysis taken with your phone to recap the week!
Tennis Accommodation
You can stay at Hotel Es Port with ease. The refurbished 16th century renovated Spanish mansion has 3 tennis courts, 2 European red clay and one hard court. You can also find your own accommodation close by. You’ll decide what’s right for you.
The hotel is located in Port de Soller on Mallorca’s west coast. The natural beauty surrounding Port de Soller is special. With the Tramontana mountains at your back and the sea set out front, you’ll instantly feel your stress level come down.
The hotel itself has enough space and amenities you wouldn’t need to leave. But 32 meters from the hotel sits a charming stretch of restaurants, cafes and chic establishments to check out on foot. So no need for a car rental. Unless of course you plan on exploring the incredible towns next to Soller.
The famous, Deia, known for it’s literary greats and Valldemossa, for it’s 13th century monastery offer visitors non-stop sights, beach calas and incredible views and experiences post tennis.
Palma de Mallorca’s, Paseo del Borne
The town of Soller has a classic vintage train that runs from Soller to the city of Palma for 32 euros there & back. Palma’s old town is an easy to explore. If you have a car it’s easy enough to park at the famous Palma Cathedral, head up the famous Paseo del Borne for upscale shopping or get lost on it’s interior cobblestone streets. it’s lovely, welcoming and there’s always something going on.
Not far from the center is the famous, Santa Catalina where the night life happens. A terrific highlight for adults come Saturday afternoon is Tardeo. A vibrant street party set up for adults on Saturday afternoons. You’ll enjoy afternoon cocktails, a perfect sunset, terrific vibe and be back home in time for bed by 10:00 PM.
t’s really a great time. And a great way to taste the international lifestyle this bite size incredible town, offers!
Looking for a free foundational tennis course online, click here.
With love from Mallorca~