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NABT Group Lessons are on Indefinite Hiatus Effective November 1st, 2022 due to a death in the family*. I am keeping the website and Group open, and new members are still welcome to join our group at this time. I encourage you to challenge your fellow group members to a friendly tennis match, but understand that there will be no NABT Group Lessons for the next 2-6 months. Thank you. Jason B., Organizer.*
North Atlanta Beginners Tennis Will Return!
We offer Adult Group Tennis Lessons and Practice to our group members on Saturday afternoons throughout the year at the location listed on our homepage in Duluth, weather permitting. The fee is $25 cash per person for a 1.5 hour Group Lesson. This is far and away the best deal you will find in Atlanta for beginner tennis lessons, drills, and practice offered on an ongoing basis. After the drills portion of the Group Lesson, we typically stay and play one to two sets of Mixed Doubles, practicing the shots we have worked on during the first part of the lesson. Whether you are brand new to the game, or a "seasoned" advanced beginner looking to sharpen your skills and get back into shape, come on out and join us! Just click the "I'm Going" RSVP button for the day you'd like to attend. I send out an email to group members by the Friday night before each lesson, to confirm whether or not we will be having the Group Lesson the following day, based on the weather and sufficient group member participation. Please be sure to set your preferences to "Receive Organizer Messages" to make sure you receive my emails regarding the Group Lessons. We hope to meet up with you on the courts soon! Thank you.
Organizer, North Atlanta Beginners Tennis
General Characteristics of USTA Playing Levels:
1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5 This player has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
2.0 This player needs on-court experience. This player has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5 This player is learning to judge where the ball is going, although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
3.0 This player is 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. Most common doubles formation is one up, one back.
3.5 This player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks
depth and variety. This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, and is developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0 This player 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. This player occasionally forces errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.
4.5 This player has begun to master the use of power and spins and is beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. This player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. This player tends to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
5.0 This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. This player can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overhead smashes, and has good depth and spin on most second serves.
5.5 This player has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. This player can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hits dependable shots in a stress situation.
6.0 to 7.0 The 6.0 player typically has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate levels and has obtained a sectional and/or national ranking. The 6.5 and 7.0 are world-class players.
