BEGINNER TENNIS LESSONS
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You'll learn:
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Basic strokes — forehand, backhand, overhead and volley
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How to rally
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How to play points
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How scoring works
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Tennis etiquette
Please submit our short Interest form and we'll contact you when new sessions are available for registration.
Try Play is a fun and engaging 6-hour program offered as a follow-up to Try Tennis. Players learn the ins-and-outs of playing a tennis match.
These play-to-learn sessions consist of instruction and guided play, allowing you to play a match with little to no assistance when you are done. This program is ideal for Try Tennis graduates and beginner tennis players that have very little match play experience.
Ready for some competitive play? Try Match is the next step for you! Try Match is ideal for adult Try Tennis®, Try Play© graduates or beginner tennis players that know how to serve, rally and keep score in a tennis match.
Try Match offers programs that give beginner adult players the opportunity to play competitive tennis matches in a low-pressure environment. Programs are offered in a league format over several weeks or offered in a half-day tournament format where participants play multiple matches in one day.
Try Tennis is an instructional tennis program for beginners. The class is designed for adults who have never played tennis.
A tennis coach will work with students to learn enough basic skills to play a beginner match.
The $40 registration fee includes 6 hours of group tennis instruction, a new tennis racquet and a Try Tennis gift (first time players only).
Get ready to go from “Couch to Court" in six sessions.
We expect our 2025 sessions to begin in March. Take a moment to complete our Try Tennis Pathway Interest Form and we will notify you as soon as registrations are available.
What is Try PLAY?
Try Play is a fun and engaging program offered as a follow up to Try Tennis that allows adult players to learn the ins-and-outs of playing a tennis match. This program is a “play-to-learn” session for adult beginners that want to build confidence in their newly learned tennis skills. It is the perfect next step in getting comfortable with match play.
This program is ideal for Try Tennis graduates and beginner tennis players that have very little match play experience, who do not have a USTA rating, or who are rated 2.5 and below. The cost per player is $50 for four 1.5 hour lessons.
In Try Play you will:
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Work on improving your strokes
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Review how to keep score
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Learn match etiquette
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Learn singles and doubles movement on court and court positioning
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Learn how to play a 7-point and 10-point tie-breaker using the Coman tie-break.
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Learn warm-up routine prior to match play
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Play practice sets
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Play practice matches
Day | Start Date | End Date | Location | Address | Status |
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Monday | 3/17/2025 | 4/7/2025 | Lakemont Swim and Tennis Club | 409 Harvard Street, Raleigh
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Make Up Class Policy
We are unable to offer make up classes. Many of our locations and coaches have restrictions on how many players may be on the court during a class. Please review all of the class dates prior to registration.
Refund Policy
Players who have registered for Try Tennis and are not able to participate may request a refund. Notify Perry@raleightennis.com at least one week before the program begins in order to receive your refund. Otherwise, a voucher to attend a program at a later date will be issued.
Try PLAY
Try Play is a fun and engaging 6-hour program offered as a follow-up to Try Tennis. Players learn how to play points, games, tie-breaks and matches. These play-to-learn sessions consist of group instruction and guided play, allowing you to play a match with little to no guidance when you are done. This program is ideal for Try Tennis graduates and beginner tennis players that have very little match play experience.
Email Perry@raleightennis.com with any questions.
Adult Try Play Sessions
Click the registration button for the session that best fits your schedule.
Day | Start Date | End Date | Time | Location | Address | Status |
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Sunday | 5/4/2025 | 6/1/2025 | 5:00 - 6:30pm | Flaherty Park | 1226 N. White Street, Wake Forest | In session |
Tuesday | 4/15/2025 | 4/29/2015 | 11:00 - 12:30pm | Seven Oaks | 32500 Howard Road, Raleigh | Registration Open |
Make Up Class Policy
We are unable to offer make up classes. Many of our locations and coaches have restrictions on how many players may be on the court during a class. Please review all of the class dates prior to registration.
Refund Policy
Players who have registered for a Try Play program and are not able to participate may request a refund. Notify perry@raleightennis.com at least one week before the program begins. Otherwise, a voucher that can be used to attend a program at a later date will be issued.
Ready to dip your toe into some friendly, competitive play? Try Match is the next step for you. Try Match Serves & Slices is offered in a half-day tournament format where participants play multiple, short matches in one day. You'll play against several players of similar skill level. Try Match Serves & Slices is a great way to meet new tennis friends and we will eat pizza afterwards.
Try Match Serves & Slices is ideal for adult Try Tennis, Try Play graduates or beginner tennis players that know how to serve, rally and keep score in a tennis match. It is intended for players who are rated 2.5 and below and who have not previously played in a USTA Adult League or Tournament.
Millbrook Tennis Exchange Center
1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615
Cost $25 per player
Mark your calendars!
Registration will open one month prior to the session dates below.
We hope to see you there!
Friday, July 18, 2025 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday, September 14, 2025 9:00am - noon
Sunday, November 2, 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm
Are you a tennis rookie without USTA match experience or have you graduated from Try Play? Then we have great news for you! Join New at the Net and play weekly doubles matches while learning match rules, tennis etiquette, and the Coman Tie-breaker. Plus, a Court Monitor will be present at the matches to answer any questions and guide you through the match. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to improve your tennis skills and have fun!
Remember: this program is for new beginner players - if you are an intermediate player or have USTA experience, this program is not for you! Join one our social leagues instead!
Meredith College
3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607
Cost: $55 per player
Sundays 5/18/25 - 6/29/25 2:00 - 3:30pm
