This group is here to connect you to other tennis players that play on a similar skill level and live close enough to get a match in, even with your busy schedule.
This is not a group for finding personal lessons or instructors, it's a group for people that are looking for a good singles or doubles match up.
How this works:
1. Create or Join a Meetup: Specify if looking for doubles/singles and your skill level (see below)
2. Once you have enough people for a game, coordinate with them on time, location, and court
reservations
Your next move: Use the message board and meetup schedule to find matchups near you!
Need your help: please message me if you know of other courts near by in SM or general West LA area and I'll list them below.
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Skill Levels:
1.0: This player is Just starting to play tennis.
1.5: Has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
2.0: Has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5: Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
3.0: Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power.
3.5: Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play.
4.0: Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success.
4.5:Starting to master the use of power and spins and beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents.
5.0: Has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or exceptional consistency around which a game may be structured.
5.5: Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation.
6.0: has obtained a sectional and /or national ranking.
6.5: has extensive satellite tournament experience.
7.0: makes his living from tournament prize money.
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Santa Monica Courts:
Reed Park (7th and Wilshire): 6 courts, $3/person/hour/reservations required
Clover Park: 2600 Ocean Park Blvd, 2 courts
Douglass Park: 2439 Wilshire Blvd, 2 courts
Marine Park: 1406 Marine Street, 3 courts
Memorial Park: 1401 Olympic Blvd, 4 courts
Ocean View Park: 2701 Barnard Way, 6 courts
