Low Intermediate 4 session Clinics

NEW FOR 2026/2027

4 session clinics offered by coach Steve Manolis.  Participants are to sign up for all session days as this is a progressive class - each class builds on the previous skills learned.  Use Team Reach code TBA for information, dates and sign up!

• PREREQUISTE SKILLS - Minimum Novice level with some play experience to participate in this class.  

Level 2.0 Skill Level Skills

• Forehand / Backhand: Basic strokes are developing but inconsistent.

• Serve / Return / Dink: Some success; reliability is still building.

• 3rd Shot / Volley: Still learning the purpose and feel of these shots.

• Strategy: Beginning simple positioning and movement.

In the 4 day lesson you will be able to reach 2.5 level

• Skill focus and Goals to Level Up to Level 2.5

• Aim deep on serve/return; depth buys time to get to better positions.

• Practice soft hands at the kitchen: gentle, controlled dinks over power.

• Track one habit per game (example: "split step before every volley").

• Forehand: Basic directional groundstrokes; consistency still developing.

• Backhand: Limited success; building confidence and control.

• Serve / Return: Very basic serve; inconsistent placement into the correct service box.

• Dink: Basics developing; can sustain short rallies with players of similar ability.

• 3rd Shot: Making minimal attempts at the drop shot.

• Volley: Developing a simple punch volley.

• Strategy: How will develop strategy with your partner.