Adult Tennis Lessons: Mallorca´s west side steals the show
Adult Tennis Lessons a La Carte
Tennis holidays can be a commitment. Yep, a full week of tennis allows you the time and leisure to focus on your game if you don't have time at home. But if 15 hrs. of an adult tennis camp is too much, than Adult tennis lessons a la carte may fit your holiday easier. I totally get how exploring the island begs for your attention to share your time! Believe me. It’s why I moved here. Or it maybe your traveling with another who doesn’t play tennis and you want to spend more time together.
Adult tennis lessons located in Port de Soller offer; private, semi-private or hitting lessons on European red clay courts or hard court. The price is dependent on the number of players on court and the amount of time the lesson lasts. Tennis lessons only require the player to have a tennis racket and all-court tennis shoe.
There are so many reasons to visit Mallorca, Spain. Tennis lovers know Mallorca as Spain’s tennis mecca. With a mountain of coaches, clay courts & great weather you can get mega-value tennis action in a simple tennis lesson, private tennis or hitting lesson.
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Adult tennis camps by playing level in Mallorca check here.
Junior tennis camps 2023 check here.
So if you´re heading to Mallorca, don´t miss the chance to experience an adult lesson away from home on the clay.
What is the most important thing to learn in tennis?
The most important thing to learn in tennis for adults looking to enjoy the game or compete in club or UTR events around the world is to master your forehand, backhand and serve. Without having those 3 premier tennis strokes and a good degree of consistency and depth on the ball, it’ll be hard to get the most enjoyment from the game. You can learn how to play tennis online here.
The other important things to learn in tennis is patience, timing and the value of repetition for any tennis player. Your timing on contact with the ball, patience to learn the game correctly. Or, for higher levels, patience to find an opening within a point to shift momentum. And doing drills on repeat to solidify real foundations at the core of your game.
So many adult intermediate players come to a tennis holiday frustrated and stuck. After digging deeper I find that important foundations have been skipped entirely. Things like learning tennis grips have been bypassed to keep a client happy. But bypassing things like this limit a player entirely. Gone are variety in a serve, inability to enjoy success at the net or a wonky inconsistent backhand. All from bypassing the continental grip. Where the continental grip is the grip used for the majority of tennis strokes.
Adult private tennis lessons should be booked in advance ahead of your trip to Port de Sóller. Summers in Mallorca are jammed packed with tourists from around the world, with the best tennis months May - June and October.
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You can choose to play on both clay courts or hard court. For a terrific luxury and nice pace of play, the clay courts are superior compared to others on the island. Clay is a surface that demands stamina and patience. But in Spain, not all clay courts are maintained equally.
Adult Tennis Lessons: How much are they and when’s the best time of year to take them?
Tennis lessons aren't cheap. If they are, there's usually a reason for it. And it´s probably not good for your tennis game. Be prepared to pay between €65 - € 140 per/ hr. depending on the country and teaching pro. Lessons are based on the number of players on court with you learning the game. It can also be dependent on the time of day, length of time you play & the cost of the court. The court should be included in the lesson cost but you’ll want to make sure that’s not a separate charge.
If you’re coming to Mallorca to play the best months are May - June - Sept. and October. Lessons here are outdoor year round and can be given in Spanish, English and Italian.
Benefits of Adult Private Tennis Lessons
The number one benefit to adult private tennis lessons is how quickly they improve the players game. Think about it. You’ve got all the attention of the teaching pro. The pro only has you in their sights. And their job is to quickly assess your game and make changes to improve it.
The other thing is with a court ratio of 1:1 (you and the pro) you get all the tennis balls! So you’re sharing with no one. With a high number of balls that also helps you improve quickly. If you get a talented, dynamic pro who works with you instead of driving the lesson their own way you can really hit it out of the park. Adults learn well when it’s a collaborative process. So verbal cues specific to the player is really beneficial.
The downside of private tennis lessons is the cost. You pay for the entire cost of the lesson.
Adult tennis lessons usually last 1 hour long. Although they can be booked as long as you need. But anything less than an hour isn't really worth your time.
Semi-private Adult Tennis Lessons
Semi-private tennis classes include another person in your lesson. They’re still excellent because your court ratio is very low 1:2. You’ll still get a lot of attention. Though it helps when the levels are similar. You’ll still hit a lot of tennis balls and have a lot of attention. But you’d share the cost of the tennis lesson. The cost of a semi-private lesson will increase the cost of the lesson likely by 20%.
Semi-private lessons for adults should be booked for 1.5 hrs. at least. These lessons are great for couples starting out in the game or doubles partners.
Hitting Lessons for Juniors or Adult Players
Hitting Lessons for adults & competition players are great for a workout, consistency or a tune-up to keep your game up. Usually you have very little coaching involved. The player only wants someone to get out and have a good hit with. The cost of a hitting lesson will be the same cost as a private lesson and usually last 1 hour.
Mallorca's Best Side is the West Side
So while we're talking Mallorca´s west side, Port de Soller.
Please remember that you’re far from Mallorca´s party area, Magaluf.
International adults looking for activities & water sports for sportive adults searching will do well in Sóller. It’s central to the other beauties; Deia and Valledmossa. And the classic vintage train in Port de Soller will take you into Palma and back for 32 euros. Unspoiled, picturesque villages, lovely restaurants, finca hotels, and plenty of natural culture.
For the active minded beyond tennis... here's just a few activities to try new experiences off court in Port de Sóller.
Hiking
Cycling
Golf
Water sports
Dive with Sharks
Vintage train ride into Palma
Vespa tours
If you´re looking to get off grid for awhile, you´ve come to Mallorca´s most sophisticated cosmopolitan part of the island. Among the lemon, orange and olive trees at the foot of the Tramontana mountains & the sea just in front, you can’t go wrong.
Contact Rhonda@indietenis.com for adult private lesson bookings in Port de Soller.
With love from Mallorca~